Can the Queen ever be tried or appear in court?

Question

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/pressass/20080318/tuk-bid-to-get-queen-in-court-dismissed-6323e80.html

Regarding this story. can "The Crown vs The Crown" ever happen?

I'm just curious if a monarch could ever stand trial or be a witness in a court.

Answer 1

YES .!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

No Unfortunately

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Answer 3

Just remember Charles the first! He was and he did loose his head!

Answer 4

Queen can:Regina vs Regina.Guess who wins?

Answer 5

The answer is no. The Queen can, in theory, break any law she pleases. In practice though it would be unlikely.

This does not extend to other members of the royal family, for example, Princess Anne was prosecuted under the dangerous dogs act.

Equally the Queen cannot be summoned as a witness although she can, of course, volunteer to give evidence - as she did in the Paul Burrell case.

Such protection does not extend to the Duke of Edinburgh and he can be called to be a witness had the judge demanded so.

Answer 6

Yes. She's had several ancestors who felt the blade of social indignation.

Answer 7

A monarch can appear in court as a witness. The only way to make a monarch stand trial, however, would be to sack them from their trole as monarch (not sure what the word for it is) and then there you have it. One ex-monarch. Look at King Charles I. He was a monarch who stood trial and was executed. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

My dear Queen Mary I of Scotland was tried and executed by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I of England. She was imprisoned in an English Jail for over 14 years.

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Answer 9

The Queen is the only person above the law (in theory!)

Answer 10

Historically yes, Mary Queen of Scot apperared in court and was trial on charges of treason against Elizabeth I. The common law holds that the Sovereign "can do no wrong"; the monarch cannot be prosecuted in his or her own courts for criminal offences. The Crown Proceedings Act 1947 allows civil lawsuits against the Crown in its public capacity (that is, lawsuits against the government); however, lawsuits against the monarch personally are not cognizable. The Sovereign also exercises the "prerogative of mercy," and may pardon offences against the Crown. Pardons may be awarded before, during, or after a trial.

Answer 11

I don't see how she could be held in prison at her own pleasure

Answer 12

The Queen can be asked to appear at court but cannot be compelled. It is up to her whether she attends or not. Prince Philip however could have been compelled to attend. So she can be a witness but it is up to her not the Judge.

If she committed a crime then it is likely the law could be changed to be able to try her. She could be forced to abdicate so she could stand trial and I believe the Government can force this if necessary.