Instrument of Government | |
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Overview | |
Original title | The Government of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland and the Dominions thereunto belonging |
Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland
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Presented | 15 December 1653 |
Date effective | 16 December 1653 (Installation of the Lord Protector) |
Chambers | Unicameral (House of Commons) |
Executive | Lord Protector, Council of State |
First legislature | 3 September 1654 |
Repealed | 25 May 1657 (superseded by Humble Petition and Advice) |
Author(s) | John Lambert |
Supersedes | Barebone's Parliament |
The Instrument of Government was the first constitution of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland and was also the first codified and written constitution in England. It was drafted by Major-General John Lambert in 1653.