Oath of Allegiance (United Kingdom)

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf oath
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Affirmation_of_Allegiance
gptkbp:category English law
Oaths
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:historicalPeriod text changes with the monarch
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Oath of Allegiance (United Kingdom)
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legalBasis gptkb:Promissory_Oaths_Act_1868
gptkbp:object_of_allegiance the reigning monarch
gptkbp:option_for_non-religious solemn affirmation
gptkbp:purpose swearing allegiance to the British monarch
gptkbp:relatedLegislation gptkb:Oaths_Act_1978
gptkbp:requires naturalisation as a British citizen
taking office in Parliament
gptkbp:text_includes I (name) do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Members_of_Parliament
gptkb:police_officer
judges
public officials
members of the armed forces
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Oath_of_Office
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5