Lord Rees-Mogg - Times Online - WBLG

Where is the final authority in British Law?

In Bradlaugh’s case, it was determined that one House of Parliament could not determine the legality of the decisions of another House.  In that case the petitioner, who could not take the oath because he was an atheist, wanted to challenge the decision of the Commons not to seat him.  The argument was that both Houses of Parliament are sovereign.

Infant charities need protection from tax

Startups are notoriously difficult in business, though they are one of the most important ways of introducing business innovations.  They are equally important in the field of charities.  Under the traditional rules which governed charities in British law, there was a presumption that education was a charitable activity and therefore free from taxation of the fees that they charged.  On this basis, private schools and private arts institutions could gain this charitable relief from the startup point.