Legislation reign: Terry I

In accordance with Act 68, Laws 3 and 4, every person has the right to choose and practice his or her religion, faith or belief without persecution or discrimination. No person may be unfairly privileged over another because of their religion, faith or belief. In accordance with Act 68, Law 7, Paragraph G, every person…

If a person being pursued by officers of the Austenasian Police or soldiers of the Austenasian Army enters a church and claims the right of sanctuary, then the pursuers may not enter the church without the permission of the head of that place of worship. If a person has committed the crime of murder, manslaughter,…

The Head of State is the Emperor. The official capital city of Austenasia is Wrythe. The list of succession to the throne is thus: (eldest first) [This law has been changed – see Act 50, Law 1] Son Daughter Wife [This paragraph has been changed – see Act 36, Law 1] Brother Sister Nephew Niece…

Act 50, Law 1 is hereby repealed. After the Emperor/Empress’s death, abdication or removal from the Throne, then the line of succession is thus: a person is always immediately followed in the succession by his or her own legitimate descendants (his or her line) except for any legitimate descendants who already appear higher in the…

Crown property is land under the personal ownership of the Monarch, overseen by one or more Crown Stewards, appointed by the Monarch. The Monarch is automatically Crown Steward of all Crown property. No person who is not either in the Imperial Family or a Lord/Lady Imperial may enter Crown property without the permission of one…

The Empire of Austenasia hereby recognises the Republic of Taigh a Bata as a nation independent from the United Kingdom.  The Empire of Austenasia recognises the sovereignty of the Republic of Taigh a Bata over the land which it claims, not the sovereignty of the United Kingdom. The Chief Ambassador, HIH Crown Prince Jonathan, is…

The Friends and Enemies List is hereby created, on which will be listed friends and enemies of the Empire of Austenasia. The Friends List shall be comprised of the following three lists: Friends of the State Friends of the Government Friends of the People Any person who has helped to protect, advance, or benefit in…

Act 31, Law 2 is hereby repealed. A subject of the Empire of Austenasia is a person who is over 12 years of age and has lived in Austenasia for more than 3 years. Subjects of Austenasia may also hold the position of a Citizen of the United Kingdom at the same time, but must…

HIM Emperor Terry I’s title “Archduke of Inner Austenasia” is now “1st Archduke of Inner Austenasia”. HIH Crown Prince Jonathan’s title “Archduke of Outer Austenasia” is now “1st Archduke of Outer Austenasia”. Lord General William Kingsnorth, Duke of Royton, KOR, KCA, DSC, is now known as Lord General William Kingsnorth, 2nd Duke of Royton, KOR,…

It is hereby illegal to produce caffeine in Austenasia, due to the risk of addiction, caffeine intoxication and caffeinism. However, it is still legal to import, possess, trade and consume caffeine. In accordance with Law 1 of this same Act, it is hereby illegal to grow the following plants inside the Empire: Tea (Camellia sinensis)…