A statute made by the University of Cambridge on the 16th March 2026 amending the existing Statutes of the University 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The purpose of the proposed amendments to Statute A IX 10 is to update the Commissary’s jurisdiction, replacing an outdated legislative reference to ensure compliance with the Higher Education Act 2004.