Amend the Act of Settlement, 1701 to remove all anti-Catholic provisions.

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Amend the Act of Settlement, 1701 to remove all anti-Catholic provisions.

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The rules of succession to the throne explicitly exclude Catholics from the throne. This is in violation to the principles of equality and freedom of religion. If there is ever a Catholic monarch s/he can appoint a C of E member of the royal family to act as Supreme Governor of the C of E.

Additional Information

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_Settlement_1701

Text of Act of Settlement: http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2000/dec/06/monarchy

A challenge to the crown: now is the time for change: http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2000/dec/06/monarchy.claredyer

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