The High Pastry Court is the supreme judicial authority of the Greggs Friday Breakfast Club.
The Court exists to interpret and apply the Constitution, resolve disputes arising under it, and preserve the established traditions and proper conduct of the Club.
Constitutional Authority
The Court’s authority derives from the Constitution of the Greggs Friday Breakfast Club.
In exercising its jurisdiction, the Court shall have regard to:
- The Constitution
- Established judicial precedent
- Previous rulings of the Court
- Established Club traditions
- The circumstances of the matter before it
Where the Constitution does not expressly address a particular circumstance, the Court may interpret the existing provisions and establish appropriate precedent.
Judicial Functions
The Court may:
- Interpret the Constitution
- Resolve constitutional disputes
- Establish judicial precedent
- Determine questions concerning membership
- Preserve and interpret established Club traditions
The Court may also exercise the specific powers granted to it elsewhere in the Constitution, including matters concerning Pastry Points, penalties, pardons, exemptions and ceremonial recognition.
Judicial Discretion
Not every circumstance arising within the Club can be anticipated by the Constitution.
Where the Constitution is silent or ambiguous, the Court may determine the appropriate course of action having regard to precedent, pastry, attendance, intent and the general interests of the Friday Breakfast Club.
Any such determination may form part of the Court’s subsequent body of precedent.
Limits of Authority
The High Pastry Court is ultimately bound by the Constitution.
The Court interprets and applies the Constitution; it does not supersede it.
Where a specific procedure, power or restriction is established by the Constitution, that provision shall govern.