Court of Common Council
The Court of Common Council, the City of London's local authority, has granted itself the power to revoke Freedom of the City status.
In September 2026, the Court of Common Council, the City of London's local authority, approved a new Act of Common Council, granting itself the power to remove the Freedom of the City from individuals. This decision followed a resolution in May 2026 to commence proceedings for the removal of the Freedom from an individual, after the existing process was deemed obsolete and defunct.
The new Act of Common Council establishes a clear, multi-step process for revoking the Freedom of the City, with the power of removal conferred directly upon the Court. No further discussions or decisions regarding this topic are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- The Court of Common Council approved a new Act of Common Council on September 10, 2026. Source
- The new Act grants the Court of Common Council the power to remove the Freedom of the City from individuals. Source
- This decision followed a May 2026 resolution to commence proceedings for the removal of the Freedom from an individual. Source
- The existing process for revoking Freedom of the City was deemed obsolete and defunct. Source
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