Tom Griffin (London, OK): The Government this week published its response to an epetition from Republic’s Challenge the Oath Campaign. It makes for an interesting commentary on our constitution:
No oath of allegiance is required of most public officials, including civil servants and local government officers. In relation to those groups of whom an oath is required, the oath is constitutionally important because it is a declaration relating to the supremacy of the Sovereign, which is fundamental to our system of government by the Crown-in-Parliament. Oaths of allegiance to the Crown, or affirmations for those who do not wish to swear to God, are sworn by members of certain professions on taking office, as well as by new British citizens. The Government believes the Monarchy is a vital element in our constitution, personifying both national and Commonwealth unity. The Government has no plans to change the wording of the oath.
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The expenses scandal has perhaps revealed the extent to which that position shape …
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