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*1887: The first [http://archive.org/details/cihm_03397 Colonial Conference] beginning a series of consultations between Britain and its colonies. | *1887: The first [http://archive.org/details/cihm_03397 Colonial Conference] beginning a series of consultations between Britain and its colonies. | ||
*1926 The 6th [http://foundingdocs.gov.au/resources/transcripts/cth11_doc_1926.pdf Imperial Conference] established the Dominions as equal communities within the British Empire, with a common allegiance to the Crown. | *1926 The 6th [http://foundingdocs.gov.au/resources/transcripts/cth11_doc_1926.pdf Imperial Conference] established the Dominions as equal communities within the [[British Empire]], with a common allegiance to the Crown. | ||
*1930: First Commonwealth Games held in Hamilton, Canada. | *1930: First [[Commonwealth of Nations#Commonwealth Games|Commonwealth Games]] held in Hamilton, Canada. | ||
*1931 [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/22-23/4/introduction Statute of Westminster] confirmed the equality of Britain and the Dominions of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, and Newfoundland. | *1931 [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/22-23/4/introduction Statute of Westminster] confirmed the equality of Britain and the Dominions of [[Canada]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], [[South Africa]], [[Ireland]], and [[Newfoundland]]. | ||
*1949 The [[Commonwealth of Nations/Addendum#The London Declaration of 1949| London Declaration]] | *1949 The [[Commonwealth of Nations/Addendum#The London Declaration of 1949| London Declaration]] | ||
*1965 The [http://www.thecommonwealth.org/subhomepage/191086/ Commonwealth Secretariat] and the [http://www.commonwealthfoundation.com/ Commonwealth Foundation] are established | *1965 The [http://www.thecommonwealth.org/subhomepage/191086/ Commonwealth Secretariat] and the [http://www.commonwealthfoundation.com/ Commonwealth Foundation] are established | ||
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*1971 The [http://www.thecommonwealth.org/shared_asp_files/uploadedfiles/%7B89D81F68-F851-43DE-B7F0-604A97424903%7D_Singapore%20Declaration.pdf Singapore Declaration of Commonwealth Principles] including individual liberty, democratic rights and opposition to colonialism and racialism | *1971 The [http://www.thecommonwealth.org/shared_asp_files/uploadedfiles/%7B89D81F68-F851-43DE-B7F0-604A97424903%7D_Singapore%20Declaration.pdf Singapore Declaration of Commonwealth Principles] including individual liberty, democratic rights and opposition to colonialism and racialism | ||
::[http://www.thecommonwealth.org/subhomepage/158192/ Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation] | ::[http://www.thecommonwealth.org/subhomepage/158192/ Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation] | ||
*1972: Pakistan withdraws from the Commonwealth over impending recognition of Bangladesh. | *1972: [[Pakistan]] withdraws from the Commonwealth over impending recognition of [[Bangladesh]]. | ||
*1977 Gleneagles Agreement discouraging sporting contacts with [[South Africa]] because of its [[apartheid]] policies. | *1977 [http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/212035/206732/110609archivesouthafrica.htm Gleneagles Agreement] discouraging sporting contacts with [[South Africa]] because of its [[apartheid]] policies. | ||
*1979 [http://www.thecommonwealth.org/document/35776/lusaka.htm Lusaka Declaration on Racism and Racial Prejudice]. | *1979 [http://www.thecommonwealth.org/document/35776/lusaka.htm Lusaka Declaration on Racism and Racial Prejudice]. | ||
*1987 [[Fiji]] suspended from Commonwealth following the overthrow of its government. | *1987 [[Fiji]] suspended from Commonwealth following the overthrow of its government. | ||
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*2003 Zimbabwe's suspension is made permanent. | *2003 Zimbabwe's suspension is made permanent. | ||
*2004 Pakistan is readmitted. | *2004 Pakistan is readmitted. | ||
*2007 | *2007 Pakistan is suspended for a second time after President Musharraf declares a state of emergency and sacks top judges. | ||
*2008 | *2008 Pakistan's suspension is lifted when Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group says the government has taken positive steps to fulfil its obligations. | ||
*2009 [[Rwanda]] becomes the 54th member of the Commonwealth | *2009 [[Rwanda]] becomes the 54th member of the Commonwealth | ||
:: Fiji is suspended from membership after military ruler refuses to schedule elections. | :: Fiji is suspended from membership after military ruler refuses to schedule elections. | ||
:: [http://www.thecommonwealth.org/document/181889/34293/35468/216908/commonwealth_values_and_principles.htm Affirmation of Commonwealth Values and Principles] including a call for the Eminent Persons Group to report on the options for reform. | :: [http://www.thecommonwealth.org/document/181889/34293/35468/216908/commonwealth_values_and_principles.htm Affirmation of Commonwealth Values and Principles] including a call for the Eminent Persons Group to report on the options for reform. | ||
*2011 Heads of Government fail to endorse the Eminent Persons report on the need for reform concerning democracy and human rights[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2011/10/30/commonwealth-summit-leaders-push-aside-reforms_n_1065840.html]. | *2011 Heads of Government fail to endorse all of the Eminent Persons report on the need for reform concerning democracy and human rights[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2011/10/30/commonwealth-summit-leaders-push-aside-reforms_n_1065840.html]. | ||
*2012 Commonwealth Advisory Bureau (CA/B) submission to the UK Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee Inquiry on "The role and future of the Commonwealth" [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201012/cmselect/cmfaff/uc1810-ii/mem01.htm]. | *2012 Commonwealth Advisory Bureau (CA/B) submission to the UK Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee Inquiry on "The role and future of the Commonwealth" [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201012/cmselect/cmfaff/uc1810-ii/mem01.htm]. | ||
Revision as of 04:18, 7 May 2012
- 1887: The first Colonial Conference beginning a series of consultations between Britain and its colonies.
- 1926 The 6th Imperial Conference established the Dominions as equal communities within the British Empire, with a common allegiance to the Crown.
- 1930: First Commonwealth Games held in Hamilton, Canada.
- 1931 Statute of Westminster confirmed the equality of Britain and the Dominions of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, and Newfoundland.
- 1949 The London Declaration
- 1965 The Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Foundation are established
- 1961 South Africa's membership is suspended because of is apartheid policy.
- 1971 The Singapore Declaration of Commonwealth Principles including individual liberty, democratic rights and opposition to colonialism and racialism
- 1972: Pakistan withdraws from the Commonwealth over impending recognition of Bangladesh.
- 1977 Gleneagles Agreement discouraging sporting contacts with South Africa because of its apartheid policies.
- 1979 Lusaka Declaration on Racism and Racial Prejudice.
- 1987 Fiji suspended from Commonwealth following the overthrow of its government.
- 1991 The Harare Commonwealth Declaration adds democracy, good government and human rights to the Commonwealth's shared principles.
- 1994 - South Africa rejoins the Commonwealth following the end of apartheid.
- 1995 - Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group is set up to deal with violators of the Commonwealth's shared principles.
- Nigeria suspended from the Commonwealth after it sentenced to death the writer Ken Saro-Wiwa and a group of fellow activists.
- 1997 - Fiji reinstated after it adopts new constitution more in line with Commonwealth's shared principles.
- 1999 Nigeria reinstated after its return to civilian rule.
- Pakistan suspended because of military take-over.
- 2002 Zimbabwe is suspended for a year over President Robert Mugabe's controversial re-election.
- 2003 Zimbabwe's suspension is made permanent.
- 2004 Pakistan is readmitted.
- 2007 Pakistan is suspended for a second time after President Musharraf declares a state of emergency and sacks top judges.
- 2008 Pakistan's suspension is lifted when Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group says the government has taken positive steps to fulfil its obligations.
- 2009 Rwanda becomes the 54th member of the Commonwealth
- Fiji is suspended from membership after military ruler refuses to schedule elections.
- Affirmation of Commonwealth Values and Principles including a call for the Eminent Persons Group to report on the options for reform.