Abolition of Parliament Bill

[ciphergoth]

I thought word of this had already spread far and wide, but it seems not to have reached everyone, so here it is. Bizarrely, a bill nicknamed the "Abolition of Parliament Bill" that (indirectly) gives ministers the power to abolish Parliament and seize dictatorial powers in perpituity has not received much press attention.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legislative_and_Regulatory_Reform_Bill

This is being rushed through Parliament with one hour for debate. I kid you not.

http://saveparliament.org.uk/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enabling_Act

Comments

Civil Contingencies Act 2004

[fizzyboot.livejournal.com]

The governemtn doesn't really need this law to become a dictatorship. the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 already gives them the power to

(1) lock up all opposition MPs
(2) lock up all government MPs who dare to disobey the executive
(3) extend the life of parliament beyond 5 years
(4) Make Tony Blair President-For-Life (technically, it' be making him monarch for life, but what's in a title?)