Statements (290)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:affects |
Dominion status of Australia
Removed the power of the UK Parliament to legislate for the Dominions without their consent reduced British parliamentary sovereignty over Dominions Removed the power of the UK Parliament to legislate for South Africa |
| gptkbp:allows |
Dominions to make their own laws
Parliament's power over Dominions Canada to make its own laws the power of the UK Parliament over dominions dominion parliaments to make laws without UK approval |
| gptkbp:amended_by |
gptkb:Statute_of_Westminster_Adoption_Act_1947
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| gptkbp:applies_to |
gptkb:Dominions_of_the_British_Empire
gptkb:Australia gptkb:Ireland gptkb:New_Zealand gptkb:South_Africa gptkb:Native_American_tribe |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Removed the power of the UK Parliament to legislate for Canada
|
| gptkbp:context |
Post-World War I era
political changes in Ireland political changes in South Africa political changes in Canada Post-World War I constitutional changes legal reforms in British Empire political changes in Australia political changes in New Zealand post-World War I decolonization rise of nationalism in Dominions |
| gptkbp:effective_date |
1931-12-11
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:South_Africa gptkb:Canadian_Parliament Dominion legislatures |
| gptkbp:established |
Dominion status
Dominion status for Canada Equal status of Dominions with the UK Parliamentary sovereignty in South Africa autonomy of Commonwealth countries the principle of equality among dominions |
| gptkbp:examines |
international relations scholars
historical analyses of British Empire historical research on the British Empire |
| gptkbp:has_part |
Section 2
Section 3 Section 4 Section 7 Section 8 Section 5 Section 10 Section 6 Section 9 |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:British_Empire
Decolonization movements |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
gptkb:election
gptkb:House_of_Commons_of_the_United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:legal_case
Legal history of Canada |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Statute of Westminster 1931
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Allowed Dominions to make their own laws
Legal autonomy for South Africa Strengthened Canadian sovereignty increased autonomy of Dominions |
| gptkbp:includes_provisions_for |
no law made by the UK Parliament shall apply to a Dominion unless requested
Dominions can amend their own constitutions allowed for the creation of new laws without UK approval repealed the Colonial Laws Validity Act 1865 |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Constitution_Act_1982
Constitutional law in Commonwealth countries Statutory interpretation in Canada Subsequent constitutional developments in Canada Subsequent constitutional developments in South Africa subsequent constitutional developments in Commonwealth countries |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Balfour Declaration 1926
Statute of Westminster 1931 (Australia) Statute of Westminster 1931 (Canada) Statute of Westminster 1931 (Ireland) Statute of Westminster 1931 (New Zealand) Statute of Westminster 1931 (South Africa) Statute of Westminster 1931 (UK) |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Statutes of similar nature in other countries
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| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:Liberal_government_of_Canada
gptkb:government_agency |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:political_science_literature
constitutional law studies constitutional experts |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Dominion_of_Canada
the end of colonial rule |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
promoting self-governance
|
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
academic papers
legal practitioners Canadian legal cases scholarly articles on colonial history legal arguments regarding parliamentary sovereignty legal cases regarding Dominion status debates on constitutional reform discussions on the evolution of British law discussions on the legacy of colonialism legal cases regarding dominion status political debates on independence movements research on the Commonwealth's formation studies on the impact of colonialism discussions on the monarchy's role in Commonwealth countries historical analyses of the British Empire's decline |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
debates on sovereignty
a key milestone in the evolution of the Commonwealth a foundational document for Commonwealth nations |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a key milestone in decolonization
A key milestone in Canadian constitutional history |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
not granting full independence
|
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
gptkb:political_science_literature
parliamentary debates Legal literature political historians international law contexts constitutional law textbooks |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:Imperial_Conference_1926
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
modern constitutional law
the development of self-governing colonies the development of constitutional law in South Africa the development of constitutional law in Australia the development of constitutional law in Canada the development of constitutional law in Ireland the development of constitutional law in New Zealand |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
the Statute of Westminster 1947
|
| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
legal textbooks
its impact on international law |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:British_Commonwealth_of_Nations
British constitutional law the history of British law the history of the British Empire British Empire history the legal framework of Commonwealth countries the history of the Commonwealth Constitutional law of Canada the process of decolonization |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:legal_case
legal scholars full sovereignty of Dominions Statutory independence of the Dominions the autonomy of dominions |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
legal scholars
government reports Canadian history textbooks constitutional amendments in Dominions historical documents on Commonwealth relations historical discussions on colonial independence |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Statute_of_Westminster_1947
gptkb:sports_event Statute of Westminster 1931 (New Zealand) |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
law schools
constitutional historians |
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
a reference point in legal discussions
a reference point for discussions on sovereignty |
| gptkbp:led_to |
Statutory independence of Dominions
Increased autonomy for Canada |
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Section_31
Section 2 Section 4 Section 35 Section 7 Section 8 Section 5 Section 10 Section 6 Section 9 Section 25 Section 30 Section 11 Section 12 Section 14 Section 15 Section 16 Section 20 Section 24 Section 32 Section 36 Section 39 Section 40 Section 45 Section 49 Section 50 Section 13 Section 21 Section 23 Section 27 Section 28 Section 29 Section 17 Section 18 Section 19 Section 22 Section 26 Section 33 Section 34 Section 37 Section 38 Section 41 Section 42 Section 43 Section 44 Section 46 Section 47 Section 48 Statute of Westminster 1931 (Australia) |
| gptkbp:outcome |
set precedent for future statutes regarding self-governance
led to the eventual establishment of the Commonwealth of Nations established a new legal framework for Dominions foundation for future constitutional developments greater independence from the UK increased legislative power for Dominions influenced subsequent independence movements influenced the development of Commonwealth law led to the Statute of Westminster 1947 for India recognized the equality of Dominions with the UK influenced the legal status of the British Crown in Dominions encouraged constitutional reforms in other British territories contributed to the eventual independence of many Dominions |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:British_North_America_Act
gptkb:British_Commonwealth British constitutional law |
| gptkbp:passes_through |
gptkb:House_of_Lords_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkb:Native_American_tribe gptkb:House_of_Commons_of_Canada |
| gptkbp:provides |
amendment of Dominions' constitutions
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
Granting legislative independence to the Dominions
to grant legislative independence to the dominions of the British Empire |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Westminster_system
gptkb:Australia gptkb:British_Empire gptkb:New_Zealand gptkb:South_Africa gptkb:British_North_America_Act_1867 gptkb:Irish_Free_State gptkb:British_Commonwealth gptkb:Commonwealth_realms gptkb:New_Zealand_Constitution_Act_1852 gptkb:Statute_of_Westminster_Adoption_Act_1947 gptkb:Native_American_tribe gptkb:sports_event gptkb:legal_case Legal history Statutory law Self-governance Parliamentary sovereignty Colonial autonomy self-governing colonies Legislative independence Dominion status Statute of Westminster 1931 (Australia) Statute of Westminster 1931 (Canada) Statute of Westminster 1931 (UK) |
| gptkbp:repealed_by |
gptkb:Statute_Law_Revision_Act_1962
gptkb:Statute_of_Westminster_1931_(South_Africa)_Amendment_Act_1961 gptkb:Statute_Law_Revision_Act_1964 gptkb:Statute_of_Westminster_1931_(Repeal)_Act_1986 gptkb:Statute_of_Westminster_1947 gptkb:Canada_Act_1982 gptkb:Australia_Act_1986 gptkb:Statute_of_Westminster_Adoption_Act_1947 |
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:Colonial_Laws_Validity_Act_1865
gptkb:Canada_Act_1982 gptkb:Australia_Act_1986 gptkb:New_Zealand_Constitution_Act_1986 gptkb:South_Africa_Act_1994 gptkb:Republic_of_Ireland_Act_1948 |
| gptkbp:signed_by |
gptkb:Politician
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Established legislative independence for the Dominions
its role in the evolution of Commonwealth relations Granted legislative independence to the Dominions Foundation of legislative independence for Commonwealth countries Established legislative independence for Dominions Granted legislative independence Granted legislative independence to Canada granted legislative independence marked the legislative independence of dominions |
| gptkbp:training |
gptkb:history_courses
|
| gptkbp:was_affecting |
gptkb:Canadian_independence_movement
Canadian federalism Canadian national identity Canadian constitutional framework Canadian legal system Canadian political landscape Canadian governance Canadian constitutional amendments Canadian law-making process Canadian parliamentary sovereignty Relationship between Canada and the UK |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Native_American_tribe |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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