College Charter Act, 1871

Copy of college charter to be laid before Parliament.

2. A copy of any application for a charter for the foundation of any college or university, which may be referred by Her Majesty in Council for the consideration and report of any Committee of Her Majesty’s Privy Council, shall, together with a copy of the draft of the charter applied for, be laid before both Houses of Parliament for a period of not less than thirty days before any such report shall be submitted to Her Majesty.