Royal Commission

British

noun

(in Britain) a body set up by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister to gather information about the operation of existing laws or to investigate any social, educational, or other matter. The commission has prescribed terms of reference and reports to the government on how any change might be achieved

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A 2020 Royal Commission found Gobbo's double life during a period of intense gang bloodletting in Australia's second-biggest city were "fundamental and appalling breaches" of her obligations as counsel to her clients.

From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026

Ministers are considering whether to create a Royal Commission, with cross-party involvement, to consider how to reform the social care system, or a shorter government-backed independent review.

From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2024

Australia’s Royal Commission, the highest form of inquest in the country, similarly called for the publication of abuse decisions, in redacted form, and to provide written reasons for their decisions “in a timely manner.”

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2024

The study, which was conducted in collaboration with the Royal Commission of Riyadh, is the first to investigate the large-scale energy benefits of modern heat mitigation technologies when implemented in a city.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 12, 2024

No one can read the report of their evidence before the Royal Commission without marvelling with us.

From Our Journey to the Hebrides by Pennell, Elizabeth Robins

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