A Mad Hatter rule that flouts human rights

I awaken to the amazing reminder from my radio that Britain still bans the heir to the throne from marrying a Catholic.

I turn over in bed to check the calendar. Yes, it really is 2009. Evan Harris MP will try to change the law in parliament today. He will almost certainly fail. What does this say of the human rights act?

The government says it wants to change the law, but it has to be agreed by 15 Commonwealth countries who have the Queen as head of state.

I go back to sleep and dream of Alice in Wonderland and awaken again trying to remember who on earth DID steal those damned tarts.

But I do find myself remembering that the heir to the throne CAN marry a Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Jew, Sikh… Come back Alice, all is forgiven!