Open Letter to the House of Lords: For the Abolishment of the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights — A Renewed Commitment to Royal Sovereignty and Commonwealth Freedom
To the Right Honourable Members of the House of Lords,
I write to you today to urge bold constitutional reform that reflects the realities and responsibilities of the 21st century. The time has come to abolish the Magna Carta (1215) and the current Bill of Rights—not as a rejection of history, but as a reaffirmation of our future under the enduring institution of Royal Sovereignty and the global family of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Outdated Charters for a Different Era
The Magna Carta, signed at Runnymede in 1215, and the evolving Bill of Rights have served symbolic and legal purposes throughout British history. Yet today, they represent constraints bound to a time of baronial rebellion and civil dispute—not modern governance, unity, or the will of the people.
While once revolutionary, the Magna Carta now holds little legal weight and is often misused as a rhetorical tool. Similarly, the Bill of Rights has become a politicised battleground that divides rather than unites.
These documents no longer reflect:
The constitutional role of the modern monarchy;
The diverse makeup of our nation and Commonwealth;
The global interconnectedness of law, diplomacy, and democratic evolution.
A New Constitutional Settlement for the Future
We call on the House of Lords to:
Formally abolish the Magna Carta as a binding legal or symbolic force, recognising its historical value without preserving its outdated legal framework.
Withdraw and permanently revoke the Bill of Rights (2022 or future iterations) that distort or conflict with our sovereign traditions.
Commission a Royal Charter for Sovereignty and Commonwealth Unity, grounded in:
The unifying principles of the Crown;
Modern civil liberties, distinct from European impositions;
A reaffirmation of the UK’s leadership within the Commonwealth.
Restoring Trust through Royal Stewardship
Royal Sovereignty is not tyranny—it is stability. The Crown has endured world wars, decolonisation, and constitutional crises with dignity and foresight. The Commonwealth today thrives on shared values of peace, development, and mutual respect—not imposed charters from feudal England or legal imports from foreign courts.
By moving beyond the Magna Carta and the politically manipulated Bill of Rights, the House of Lords has an opportunity to:
Reinstate trust in our institutions;
Simplify our legal foundations;
Create a framework that honours British leadership and global partnership.
In Conclusion
The world is watching how Britain navigates its next chapter. Let us lead not by clinging to outdated relics but by embracing a renewed, sovereign identity that puts Royal unity, Commonwealth cooperation, and constitutional clarity at the heart of our governance.
Yours in service of the Crown and the future of the Commonwealth,
Aquayemi-Claude G. Akinsanya
(Lord Akinsanya)
Fridays For Future Richmond (Richmond Park) | GCBR x TCSL Campaign (GCBR andTCSLC) | TCSL2022 x Styledbyclaude
Date: 08.06.25
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