Act of Settlement 1700–1

"Many changes have been effected at different times in the legal succession to the Crown (a notable example are those that occurred at the Revolution of 1688–89). The power of Parliament over the Crown is distinctly affirmed by the statute law and recog..."

"Under the Insolvency Act 1986, s 427, a person against whom sequestration of estate is awarded in Scotland is ineligible as a Member for any constituency. An existing Member is prohibited from sitting and voting in the House or any committee until disc..."