The People of the New Weddington Isles, and Official Documents
1. The New Weddington Isles operate on a governmental and societal model of Benign Feudalism. This is a departure from the model of Medical European Feudalism, or the Feudal system of the Bailiwick of Sark prior to the Reform (Sark) Law, 2008. In line with the New Weddington Isles’ commitment to the freedoms of all its people and adherence to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the lower ranks of peasants, serfs and slaves are abolished in this form, to be replaced with Subjects. These may be physical occupants of the Isles or individuals who have pledged to further the promotion and aims of the Isles in a virtual capacity (notably via social media). They have the facility to submit petitions to the Lord of the Manor via the Court Baron.
2. Above this stratum is the Knightly Class, and above that are the Nobles who pay homage directly to the Head of State; that being the Lord of the Manor. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and its realms is not recognised as Head of State; but is recognised in her capacity as Head of the Commonwealth of Nations, of which the New Weddington Isles is a voluntary member. Nobles and Knights have certain Advisory and Operational powers as detailed with this Constitution and at the discretion of the Lord of the Manor.
3. All current residents of Weddington in the UK are considered to be honorary New Weddingtonians by default unless they formally opt-out of this status in writing to the Lord of the Manor. They remain British Citizens and subject to UK laws, however application may be made via the usual routes to become a Noble, Knight or Subject of the New Weddington Isles; for which favourable consideration shall be given.
4. The above population definitions are the sole means of reference to New Weddingtonians regardless of station. The New Weddington Isles do not formally use the term ‘citizens’ in reference to its peoples. As regards Passports, the New Weddington Isles operates an equivalent system of ‘Letters of Safe Conduct’ for New Weddingtonians travelling within and to the New Weddington Isles and to overseas states and our Administrative Consuls. A variant on these Letters may also be applied for by non-New Weddingtonians wishing to travel to the New Weddington Isles in lieu of a Visa. Passport Stamps are available for the home nation passports of travellers to and from the New Weddington Isles and its Administrative Consul in Australia, Canberra.
2. Above this stratum is the Knightly Class, and above that are the Nobles who pay homage directly to the Head of State; that being the Lord of the Manor. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and its realms is not recognised as Head of State; but is recognised in her capacity as Head of the Commonwealth of Nations, of which the New Weddington Isles is a voluntary member. Nobles and Knights have certain Advisory and Operational powers as detailed with this Constitution and at the discretion of the Lord of the Manor.
3. All current residents of Weddington in the UK are considered to be honorary New Weddingtonians by default unless they formally opt-out of this status in writing to the Lord of the Manor. They remain British Citizens and subject to UK laws, however application may be made via the usual routes to become a Noble, Knight or Subject of the New Weddington Isles; for which favourable consideration shall be given.
4. The above population definitions are the sole means of reference to New Weddingtonians regardless of station. The New Weddington Isles do not formally use the term ‘citizens’ in reference to its peoples. As regards Passports, the New Weddington Isles operates an equivalent system of ‘Letters of Safe Conduct’ for New Weddingtonians travelling within and to the New Weddington Isles and to overseas states and our Administrative Consuls. A variant on these Letters may also be applied for by non-New Weddingtonians wishing to travel to the New Weddington Isles in lieu of a Visa. Passport Stamps are available for the home nation passports of travellers to and from the New Weddington Isles and its Administrative Consul in Australia, Canberra.
5. These documents are available by completing the relevant application form on the Government page of the Official New Weddington Isles website. All applications shall be subject to approval by the Lord of the Manor and payment of relevant fees – including postage costs for tracked mail.
6. Letters of Safe Conduct for New Weddingtonians are valid for a period of 15 years and must be renewed whilst there is still at least 6 months validity on the current Letters. The validity period and any other restrictions for the Letters of Safe Conduct for non-New Weddingtonians in lieu of Visa will be determined on a case by case basis.
7. The New Weddington Letter of Safe Conduct document shall be based on the original Letter of Safe Conduct granted to Edward Sheldon on 30 April 1625 by Charles I, and subsequent Letters. Letters of Safe Conduct shall only be considered valid with an ORIGINAL date and signature of the Lord of the Manor at the time of issue, along with the addition of the Manorial seal, Official watermark and name of the recipient. Any Letters of Safe Conduct omitting ANY of these elements shall be considered null and void.
8. The New Weddington Letters of Safe Conduct are not intended to replace the holder’s primary national passport for the purposes of national or international travel; nor form an official means of identification to states or organisations outside of the New Weddington Isles.
9. Any person or organisation attempting to resell, replicate or counterfeit these Letters of Safe Conduct shall be referred to the law enforcement agencies of the perpetrator’s primary nation of citizenship and furthermore shall be dealt with as a criminal matter under Articles 3 and 5 of the Constitution with a MINIMUM penalty of physical and virtual exile from the Manor.
[The Constitution of the New Weddington Isles, Article 7]
6. Letters of Safe Conduct for New Weddingtonians are valid for a period of 15 years and must be renewed whilst there is still at least 6 months validity on the current Letters. The validity period and any other restrictions for the Letters of Safe Conduct for non-New Weddingtonians in lieu of Visa will be determined on a case by case basis.
7. The New Weddington Letter of Safe Conduct document shall be based on the original Letter of Safe Conduct granted to Edward Sheldon on 30 April 1625 by Charles I, and subsequent Letters. Letters of Safe Conduct shall only be considered valid with an ORIGINAL date and signature of the Lord of the Manor at the time of issue, along with the addition of the Manorial seal, Official watermark and name of the recipient. Any Letters of Safe Conduct omitting ANY of these elements shall be considered null and void.
8. The New Weddington Letters of Safe Conduct are not intended to replace the holder’s primary national passport for the purposes of national or international travel; nor form an official means of identification to states or organisations outside of the New Weddington Isles.
9. Any person or organisation attempting to resell, replicate or counterfeit these Letters of Safe Conduct shall be referred to the law enforcement agencies of the perpetrator’s primary nation of citizenship and furthermore shall be dealt with as a criminal matter under Articles 3 and 5 of the Constitution with a MINIMUM penalty of physical and virtual exile from the Manor.
[The Constitution of the New Weddington Isles, Article 7]
