plymouth law review
The Mayflower Compact
 


“The Mayflower Compact”
by Allyn Cox (1973-4)

The Mayflower Compact was signed by 41 passengers on board the Mayflower on 11 November 1620.  The document played an important role in the governance of the Plymouth Colony.  It was based on the principle of majority rule and provided for the enactment of just and equal laws for the general good of the settlement.

 

  
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About the Plymouth Law Review

The Review is an annual online publication.  It provides a forum for the dissemination of work by academic law staff and students in the School of Society and Culture.  Issues may feature:

  • Articles by students who have graduated from the LLB (Hons) programme based on their final year dissertations where a first class mark was awarded.
  • Articles by academic staff relating to their current research projects,  including papers delivered as part of the staff seminar programme.
  • Reports from current postgradute and undergraduate students.
  • Reports on the activities of the University of Plymouth Law Society.
  • News and features on developments within the School.
  • The Mayflower (formerly Pilgrim Fathers) Lecture.