A Statute made by the Governing Body of King’s College, Cambridge on 27th January 2023 revising the existing Statutes of the College has been submitted for the approval of His Majesty in Council, and notice of this having been submitted are published in accordance with the provisions of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge Act 1923. Under the provisions of the Act any petition must be received by the Privy Council Office by email enquiries@pco.gov.uk within eight weeks (exclusive of any University vacation).

The purpose of the proposed revisions are update the existing Statutes to include day to day administration of the College, the responsibilities of trustees of registered charities, clarification of the membership and powers of the Fellows’ Remuneration Committee, revision of the classes of Fellowships, introduction of various classes of Associate Fellowship and major revision of Statute R on discipline of academic staff.