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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As a result, the the review into federal law enforcement and agencies will be folded into the royal commission and the NSW inquiry was cancelled.

From BBC

In light of the ongoing criminal case, the royal commission has been instructed to avoid matters that might prejudice current and future court proceedings.

From BBC

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who many Australian Jews say had not taken threats to their community seriously, also called for a royal commission—Australia’s highest form of inquiry—into antisemitism and social cohesion.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

They suggested a Royal Commission could be formed to examine some of the practical questions raised by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's proposal.

From BBC

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