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Command paper

In this article, we will explore the topic of Command paper in depth, with the aim of providing a broad and detailed view on this matter. We will analyze its relevance in different contexts, as well as its impact on today's society. Additionally, we will examine various perspectives and opinions of experts in the field, in order to offer the reader a complete understanding of Command paper. Throughout the text, different aspects related to this topic will be addressed, from its origin and evolution to its possible future implications, with the purpose of providing a holistic and clarifying vision.

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The Interim Taylor Report into the Hillsborough disaster is an example of a command paper.

A command paper is an official document in the United Kingdom which is issued by His Majesty's Government (HMG) and presented to Parliament.

White papers, green papers, treaties, government responses, draft bills, reports from royal commissions, reports from independent inquiries and various government organisations can be released as command papers, so called because they are presented to Parliament formally "By His Majesty's Command".

Dissemination

Command papers are:

  • produced by government departments
  • printed on behalf of His Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO)
  • presented to Parliament "by Command of His Majesty" by the appropriate government minister
  • recorded by the House of Commons and the House of Lords
  • published by government departments on gov.uk
  • subject to statutory legal deposit

Numbering

Command papers are numbered. Since 1870 they have been prefixed with an abbreviation of "command" which has changed over time to allow for new sequences.

Prefix Dates Numbers
1833–1869 1 to 4222[1]
C. 1870–1899 C.1 to C.9550[1]
Cd. 1900–1918 Cd.1 to Cd.9239[1]
Cmd. 1919–1956 Cmd.1 to Cmd.9889[1]
Cmnd. 1956–1986 Cmnd.1 to Cmnd.9927[2]
Cm. 1986–2018 Cm.1 to Cm.9756
CP 2019– CP 1 upwards

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Williams, G. L. (1982). Learning the Law (11th ed.). London: Stevens. p. 180. ISBN 978-0-420-46290-9.
  2. ^ The Australian Guide to Legal Citation. Third Edition. Melbourne University Law Review Association Inc. Melbourne Journal of Law International Inc. Melbourne. 2010. Page 248.
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