Does Queen Elizabeth II have political immunity?

Do not expect the British Constitution to be either logical or consistent. Do expect it to be functional, if a little creaky. In theory, the Queen, as the fount of all law, is immune to all prosecution. read more

In the Commonwealth Realms, the Queen has political immunity to the extent that as a constitutional monarch, she reigns but does not rule--so even if she does publicly voice a political opinion, it does not automatically become policy or the law. read more

The Queen’s powers in the Armed Forces are usually used on the advice of Generals and Parliament though some functions are retained by The Queen herself nowadays. Commander-in-Chief – The Queen is commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and all members swear an oath of allegiance to The Queen when they join; they are Her Majesty’s Armed Forces. read more

Queen Elizabeth and Her Constitutional Monarchy Queen Elizabeth and Her Constitutional Monarchy As she celebrates her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, you may ask what role does Queen Elizabeth play in British politics. read more