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Succession to the Crown Bill

I understand why they entered into our constitution but to judge people on the basis of their belief, because they have been given permission by the hierarchy of the Church to which they belong to disobey the laws of the state, seems not to connect the individual with the Crown. That led, in so many cases, to execution, cruelty, torture and abysmal behaviour on the part of those who were supporting the established Church—including the monarch herself.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
743 c792 
Session
2012-13
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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