Mr Bairn Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 It's done a few times - during the Queen's Speech is the most notable because that's the one most people watch. But he's basically dispatched whenever the Commons are required in the Lords: at the meeting of a new Parliament; the Speaker's approbation; State Opening; Prorogation. The door is slammed in his face on all occasions. It serves a purpose. I believe the Black Rod is the monarch's representative in parliament, so by slamming the door in his face, that symbolises the fact that the commons can debate without the royal interference. Pretty funny tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Thomas Galloway Dunlop du Roy de Blicquy. Real man of the people him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 It serves a purpose. I believe the Black Rod is the monarch's representative in parliament, so by slamming the door in his face, that symbolises the fact that the commons can debate without the royal interference. Pretty funny tbh It stems from when Charles I went into the Commons to arrest five members. He had his head chopped off shortly after, but no monarch since has set foot in there. I'm not sure what they'd do if Liz rocked up as part of a tour group. Another relic of the "free from royal influence" thing is the Outlawries Bill - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outlawries_Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 It's done a few times - during the Queen's Speech is the most notable because that's the one most people watch.But he's basically dispatched whenever the Commons are required in the Lords: at the meeting of a new Parliament; the Speaker's approbation; State Opening; Prorogation.The door is slammed in his face on all occasions. You'd think he'd have taken the hint by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooky Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Who's due to take over lizzies post? She can't be that far away from popping the clogs now If she can last until, I think, September then she'll overtake Vicky as the longest serving monarch we've ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Willie Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 If she can last until, I think, September then she'll overtake Vicky as the longest serving monarch we've ever had. I honestly do not give a f**k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Get over yourself mate, the Monarchy and it's place within the constitution of the Union will be fairly low on the list of priorities, come an independent Scotland. Constitution? We dont have one mate. Learned that in Primary 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyAffro Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 We kind of do kind of don't. Its unwritten but exists and is called 'constitutional convention'. A body of laws and precedents established over time that form the UK constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bairn Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Its also wrong to say that it is unwritten because it is written just not in one place. Uncodified is the accepted term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Its also wrong to say that it is unwritten because it is written just not in one place. Uncodified is the accepted term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyAffro Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I don't read his posts but since you've quoted it he's kind of right. Except not all of it is actually written anywhere, some bits have never been written down but are implied by other bits of legislation or ruled out by them. Not all of it is written anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRob72 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Constitution? We dont have one mate. Learned that in Primary 3. A political constitution with ultimate governance from our Head of State, she is a figurehead who endorses the political will of the government, what's the problem!? There will be much bigger things to focus minds on if we do eventually separate from the UK than having a go at the Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik's tongue Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 A political constitution with ultimate governance from our Head of State, she is a figure of Fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyAffro Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 A political constitution with ultimate governance from our Head of State, she is a figure of Mr forelock tugger desperate to be ruled over by a German billionaire. Ultimate governance actually is from parliament, the Queen is only head of state and governs literally nothing and nobody. Unlucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyAffro Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 That was what was established when they cut Charles I's head off. For someone who wishes to rim the royals you really have a bit to learn about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bairn Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 That was what was established when they cut Charles I's head off. For someone who wishes to rim the royals you really have a bit to learn about them. And this is why the Black Rod has the door slammed in his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Not that it will ever happen but on a straight Yes/No vote across the UK., the monarchy would be favoured by a f*ckin huge margin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyAffro Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Imagine making a sign like that and holding views like that Rangers fans Royalists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Brian Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 A political constitution with ultimate governance from our Head of State, she is a figure of :lol: They make the 'constitution' up as they go along and change it as and when they want. Bad news for you whilst you are drinking your tea out of your Golden Jubilee mug. They can get rid of her any time they like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Ha Ha get f*cked, just another Keyboard hard man, who fires off insults to someone he doesn't know, it's easy eh mate, pathetic!! "vile odious cretin"!? get tae f*ck You don't know me mate, I don't know you, but if you're happy to address someone who is a stranger on line with the language that you use, it says everything about how you conduct yourself in your 'real life'? Carry on mate, you must be a really good lad to know. just more hopeless shite, I'm good with the constitution just exactly as it is thanks It's not arse licking at all, it's my choice. Rob's really not coping well at all is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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