JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS: FROM ALLEGIANCE TO COMMONWEALTH CHARTER VALUES.

  • Published In: Sydney Papers, 2023, n. 61. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: KIRBY, MICHAEL 3 of 3

Abstract

In 2009, Justice Kirby was appointed a member of a high-level group tasked with identifying the "common values and aspirations" of this unique body. Chaired by Tun Abdullah Badawi (past PM of Malaysia) and including Sir Malcolm Rifkind (past UK Foreign Secretary) and 7 others the group recommended adoption of a Charter to support cohesion, and justification, to Commonwealth membership. Justice Kirby drafted a first text on Qantas paper napkins on the long return journey to Australia. The recognised proposal was signed into force by Queen Elizabeth in 2013. It guarantees democracy, human rights, tolerance, respect and understanding, freedom of expression, separation of powers, rule of law and other values and aspirations. On Monday 9 October 2023, Justice Michael Kirby addressed The Sydney Institute to elaborate on how the Commonwealth Charter came about. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sydney Papers. 2023/07, Issue 61, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:10357068
  • Accession Number:178074376
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