A Statute made by the Governing Body of All Souls College in the University of Oxford, on the 2nd August 2024 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 to enquiries@pco.gov.uk within eight weeks (exclusive of any University vacation).

The proposed Statute revises the Statutes by making expository and stylistic changes; removing clauses stipulating some Fellows’ privileges and conditions for eligibility to fellowship and updating clauses referring to outdated practices and procedures. It also removes the reference to a specific Employer Justified Retirement Age of 67 and gives statutory footing to the General Purposes Committee, Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.