Lord Tebbit – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Cabinet Office

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Tebbit on 2016-06-13.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Sovereign is subject to legislation originating in the EU.

Lord Bridges of Headley

In relation to UK law civil and criminal proceedings cannot be taken against the Sovereign as a person under UK law.

Under EU law, EU Heads of State enjoy a special status, in accordance with generally accepted principles of international law.