ITNJ Commission of Inquiry
into the Doctrine of Discovery
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Our Mission
To ensure the Restoration of Lawful Due Process - The ITNJ Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Doctrine of Discovery seeks to examine the origin, historical application, and ongoing impact of these privately owned legal instruments upon Humanity and Planet Earth; and to stimulate shifts in Consciousness that bring about remedy and restorative actions.
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Doctrine of Discovery, convened by the International Tribunal for Natural Justice (ITNJ) at the request of
the World Hereditary Council (WHC), is an exploration into the diverse packaging of a monopoly business model that has profoundly shaped global history, via the misappropriation of Inherent Right to Resources.

We seek to ensure outcomes are accurately recorded, made easily available, and equitable remedy is
restored and provided for the wellbeing of Humanity and Planet Earth.
“A world in which the Earth is honoured; Truth is spoken; Love is the basis of all action; and Justice is an organic, self-fulfilling function of respect for Natural Law.
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About This Commission
For over 500 years, the Doctrine of Discovery—rooted in 15th-century Papal Bulls—has provided the legal foundation, but failed Lawful Due Process - for the systematic dispossession of Indigenous Peoples worldwide, justifying colonization, genocide, and the theft of ancestral lands and resources under the guise of Divine and Legal Authority.

Despite the Vatican’s formal repudiation of this doctrine March 30th 2023, its legacy continues to shape modern legal systems, perpetuate injustices, and deny First Nation People - which includes everyone with breath - their Inherent Rights to self-determination.

A system is not going to change its fundamental motivation and operations itself. It must be measured
by the People to adhere to Maxim of Law, or not. And corrected accordingly, to bring about planetary change.
The International Tribunal for Natural Justice
Commission of Inquiry into the Doctrine of Discovery
seeks to define this 723 year framework of Guardianship: Unum Sanctum 1302, and the layers within it; such as
Dum Diversus and the Doctrine of Discovery;
to authentically reflect the impacts on Indigenous Communities globally.

A Guardianship system means the People cannot be seen and cannot be heard. We can witness the effects of this tool upon Humanity even in this modern day; where perpetual dissatisfaction by the masses, with alleged authority, is ignored, and often met with violent rebellion upon the People.
Thus the ITNJ Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Doctrine of Discovery will hear and contribute to charting a path toward restorative justice that honors the Inherent Rights and Sovereignty of all People.

Terms of Reference

International Tribunal for Natural Justice Commission of Inquiry into the Doctrine of Discovery Terms of Reference Preamble: Whereas the Doctrine of Discovery originated from Papal Bulls in the 14th and 15th centuries, in particular, Unam Sanctam 1302, Dum Diversas 1452, Romanus Pontifex 1455, Aeterni Regis 1481, and Inter caetera 1493 etc.; and Whereas the Doctrine of Discovery dated from 4th May 1493 until 30th March 2023, was used to legitimise the theft and dispossession of First Nation Peoples’ lands, waters, DNA, and other resources; and Whereas the Doctrine of Discovery was used to justify colonisation and genocide of First Nation Peoples, their languages and cultures and Whereas the Doctrine of Discovery has been recognised by international bodies as a violation of Human Rights and a barrier to the full realisation of First Nation rights including the Right to Self-determination; and Whereas on 30th of March 2023 the Vatican formally repudiated the Doctrine of Discovery; Therefore, the World Hereditary Council requests the International Tribunal for Natural Justice (ITNJ) to establish a Commission of Inquiry into the Doctrine of Discovery. Terms of Reference: 7. To investigate the origins and historical context of the Doctrine of Discovery, including without limitation: 7.1. its development in International Law, and 7.2. its application in various Colonial contexts. To receive and formally document Testimony and examine the impacts of the Doctrine of Discovery on Peoples of the world including without limitation: 8.1. their cultures, languages, lands, waters, and other natural resources, and 8.2. the lasting effects of dispossession, forced relocation and genocide. To assess the ways in which the Doctrine of Discovery continues to impact the world today, including 9.1. local, regional, national and international entities, 9.2. multilateralism, 9.3. the continued reliance upon the Doctrine of Discovery in Law. To examine and expose: 10.1. the role of various 10.1.1. governments, 10.1.2. churches, 10.1.3. corporations, and/or 10.1.4. other parties 10.2. in propagation and enforcement of the Doctrine of Discovery 10.3. including their complicity in past and ongoing: 10.3.1. human rights violations, and/or 10.3.2. crimes against humanity. To recommend practical steps that can be taken to: 11.1. address the historic and ongoing impacts of the Doctrine of Discovery and 11.2. promote the full realisation of innate inalienable rights of Living men, women and children, 11.3. including the Right to Life and Self-determination via Free Will and Informed Consent. To produce a final report that summarises the findings of the Inquiry, including recommendations for restorative action by: 12.1. People, 12.2. communities, 12.3. governments, 12.4. international organisations, and 12.5. any other parties. To publish testimony, evidence, interim reports and a final report. To widely promote testimony, evidence, findings, reports and recommendations through various channels including, but not limited to: 14.1. public events, 14.2. media outreach, and 14.3. educational materials. The International Tribunal of Natural Justice Commission of Inquiry into the Doctrine of Discovery shall be composed of a diverse group of experts with relevant expertise and experience, including: 15.1. First Nation Peoples, 15.2. wisdom keepers, 15.3. spiritual leaders, 15.4. natural law proponents, 15.5. human rights advocates, 15.6. scholars, and 15.7. historians. The Commission shall hold the power to: 16.1. conduct research, 16.2. convene public hearings, and 16.3. compel, via Lawful Due Process, the production of relevant documents and testimony. The Commission shall: 17.1. function fully independent and free from political interference, and 17.2. shall operate with transparency and accountability in all aspects of its work. This Terms of Reference is to be used as a guide for the Commission of Inquiry into the Doctrine of Discovery and may be expanded as necessary to ensure the most comprehensive and effective investigation possible.

Our Purpose
To bring a broad and lively Voice to the table that can
accommodate the vastness of this subject,
identify the patterns, record and make available; a comprehensive review of this framework and address its current relevance and use as it pertains to meeting the refined standards of Maxim of Law.

And where found to be lacking, to make recommendation and pursue remedy, in honour of the standards of Maxim of Law, which do honour our individual and collective safety and delivery of authentic justice.
Our Mandate
We are committed to a comprehensive examination, gathering expert evidence and firsthand testimonies to illuminate the multifaceted consequences of the Doctrine.

Our work aims to contribute to a deeper understanding and to lay the groundwork for meaningful dialogue and restorative actions.
Understanding the Doctrine of Discovery
The "Doctrine of Discovery" refers to a series of international legal principles and Papal Bulls originating in the 15th century. These edicts purported to grant European Christian monarchs the right to claim lands inhabited by non-Christian peoples, often leading to their subjugation, dispossession, and the erasure of their cultures and governance systems.
The Doctrine of Discovery sits within a broader framework of the Master Trust of Unam Sanctum of 1302, in which Humanity was placed into Guardianship by Pope Boniface VIII. Guardianship allowed for Humanity to not to be seen, not be heard, and not need to be consulted, as the true Custodians, for access to resource use. Hence the dispossession of Land and Culture.
This Commission seeks to explore how these historical doctrines became embedded in the laws of colonizing nations and continues to influence land rights, sovereignty issues, and societal structures today. Understanding this legacy is crucial for addressing historical injustices and ensuring equitable distribution of resources can be restored.

See below for an in depth description of each step that lead to the dispossession of all living people, of their right to live freely on the land and enjoy the fruits of its sustenance and shelter. This includes almost all descendants of the Colonialists themselves.
The Timeline
1215
Magna Carta
King John was forced by English barons to seal the Magna Carta at Runnymede. It established the principle that the king was subject to the law and affirmed certain rights, such as protection from unlawful imprisonment (habeas corpus). Though annulled and reissued multiple times, it became a cornerstone of constitutional law and the idea of limited monarchy
📖 Reference: Magna Carta (1215), British Library Archives.
1297
Magna Carta
King Edward I reissued Magna Carta, embedding it into English statutory law. This solidified parliamentary authority by linking taxation with representation, creating precedent for the English constitutional framework.
📖 Reference: Holt, J.C., Magna Carta, 1992
1302
Unam Sanctum
Declared the supremacy of spiritual power (the Pope) over temporal (secular kings). Famously stated: “It is absolutely necessary for salvation that every human creature be subject to the Roman Pontiff.” Became a doctrinal anchor for papal authority in medieval Europe.
📖 Reference: Papal Bull Unam Sanctam, 1302
1307
Last Templar
King Philip IV of France, heavily indebted to the Templars, ordered their arrest on charges of heresy. Pope Clement V dissolved the Order under pressure. This event redistributed immense Templar wealth to the Crown and the Hospitallers, marking a shift in medieval power structures. Jacques de Molay executed; symbol of church-state suppression of rival powers.
1455
Romanus Pontifex
Granted Portugal exclusive rights to colonize lands south of Cape Bojador (Africa). Authorized enslavement of non-Christians and legitimized conquest and trade monopolies. A foundation stone of the “Age of Discovery” and transatlantic slavery.
1481
Aeterni Regis
Confirmed Portugal’s rights over newly discovered lands, extending Romanus Pontifex. Reinforced Iberian dominance over trade and conquest, dividing zones of influence in Africa and beyond.
1493
Doctrine of Discovery
Issued after Columbus’ voyage, granting Spain dominion over lands “discovered” west of a demarcation line. Legitimized European colonization of the Americas and dispossession of Indigenous peoples. Together with earlier bulls, it entrenched the “Discovery Doctrine” later adopted into secular colonial law.
1535
Poor Laws
Early statutes under Henry VIII addressing poverty and vagrancy. Criminalized “idleness” and established local responsibility for the poor. These laws became the basis for centuries of welfare and social control legislation.
1537
Cestui Que Vie
Originating in papal decrees (notably Paul III’s Sublimis Deus, 1537) and later embedded in English law (1666 CQV Act). Initially recognized the humanity of Indigenous peoples but became tied to trust law principles. “Cestui Que Vie” (beneficiary of a trust) formed the legal mechanism by which persons could be treated as property of the Crown when absent, dead, or legally incapacitated. And where one's inherent right to resources were held in trust until they showed up.
1541
The BAR & The Inns of Court
The development of the Inns of Court and regulation of lawyers in England. Rooted in Henry VIII’s reign when he consolidated control of legal professions under the Crown. The BAR system evolved into a monopoly of legal practice, reinforcing the corporate Crown sovereignty through legal calling itself Law.
1588
Erection of Obelisks (Imperial Symbolism)
Obelisks (often relocated from Egypt) were raised across Europe as symbols of power, conquest, and eternal rule—visual propaganda of empire.
📖 Reference: Curran, Brian, Obelisk: A History, 2009
1601
Poor Laws (Elizabethan)
Reinforced corporate Crown authority to regulate the poor, setting precedents for state Guardianship over vulnerable populations.
📖 *Reference: Slack, Paul, The English Poor Law, 1531–1782
1662
Settlement Act
Restricted mobility of poor citizens, tying individuals legally to their parish, echoing feudal control.
📖 *Reference: King, Steven, Poverty and Welfare in England, 1700–1850
1666
Cestui Que Vie Act (CQV)
Allowed estates of missing persons to be claimed after seven years. In practice, it created frameworks for legal “trusts” and claims over persons, forming part of maritime and corporate law systems.
📖 *Reference: Statute 18 & 19 Car. II c.11, Cestui Que Vie Act 1666
1723
Workhouse Test Act
Enforced the principle that only those willing to enter workhouses under harsh conditions would receive relief. A precursor to current day forced labor policies.
📖 *Reference: Lees, Lynn Hollen, The Solidarities of Strangers: The English Poor Laws and the People, 1700–1948
1776
Declaration of Independence (US)
While rejecting British monarchy, the new U.S. republic inherited and continued colonial doctrines, particularly regarding Native lands.
📖 Reference: Dunbar-Ortiz, Roxanne, An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States, 2014
1773
Inclosure Act
Privatized common land in England, displacing rural populations into wage labor markets. Land enclosure was crucial to capitalism’s rise. It created more poor people dispossessed of their inherent right to live free upon the Land. .
📖 *Reference: Neeson, J.M., Commoners: Common Right, Enclosure and Social Change in England, 1700–1820
1778
Terra Australis (Colonialism Arrives)
British colonization of Australia began with the First Fleet, imposing the Doctrine of Discovery and declaring the land “terra nullius” (empty land).
Terra Nullius was fuelled by the notions of the Unam Sanctum Trust 1302; that Humanity was under Guardianship and didn't need to be consulted.
📖 Reference: Reynolds, Henry, The Law of the Land, 1987
1834
Poor Law Amendment Act
Shifted welfare to punitive workhouses, reducing aid and reinforcing state control over the poor.
📖 *Reference: Crowther, M.A., The Workhouse System 1834–1929
1835
Municipal Corporations Act (UK)
Reformed local government in England and Wales by creating standardized corporate boroughs. It centralized power and set the model for municipalities as legal corporations rather than community-led assemblies.
📖 Reference: Phillips, G.A., The Municipal Corporations Act of 1835, 1972

Establishment of the Birth Certificate to replace the Settlement Certificate. Effectively the BAR-coding of Humanity as registered stock within the systems of commerce.
1913
Federal Reserve Act (US)
Created the Federal Reserve System, a central banking authority issuing private currency. This shifted control of money from Congress to private banking interests.
📖 Reference: Meltzer, Allan, A History of the Federal Reserve, 2003
1914–1918
World War I
Global conflict that reshaped geopolitics. Governments took on massive debts to bankers, embedding nations deeper into financial dependency upon the privately owned US dollar.
📖 Reference: Tooze, Adam, The Deluge: The Great War and the Remaking of Global Order, 1916–1931, 2014
1933
Abandonment of the Gold Standard (US)
President Roosevelt removed gold backing from currency, making money purely fiat (value by decree). This expanded government and banking power over economies.
📖 Reference: Eichengreen, Barry, Golden Fetters: The Gold Standard and the Great Depression, 1992
1937
Ban on Hemp Production (US)
The Marihuana Tax Act criminalized hemp, eliminating a competitor to industrial and pharmaceutical interests. Hemp had been widely used for textiles, paper, and medicine.
📖 Reference: Herer, Jack, The Emperor Wears No Clothes, 1985
1939–1945
World War II
A global war that cemented the dominance of the US and Soviet Union. Massive civilian displacement and destruction led to the reshaping of international law.
📖 Reference: Overy, Richard, The Dictators: Hitler’s Germany and Stalin’s Russia, 2004
1945
United Nations / Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
The UN was established to regulate international relations, while the UCC was later introduced to standardize commercial law. Both reinforced a global order built on corporate and financial rules.
📖 Reference: Schmitthoff, Clive M., The Unification of the Law of International Trade, 1968
1947
Nuremberg Code
Established ethical standards for human experimentation following Nazi medical atrocities. It emphasized voluntary consent — but has been inconsistently applied in practice.
📖 Reference: Annas, George J., The Nuremberg Code in United States Courts: Ethics versus Expediency, 1992
1948
World Health Organization (WHO)
Created to oversee global health, setting international medical policy. It has been criticized for conflicts of interest with pharmaceutical corporations.
📖 Reference: Cueto, Marcos, The World Health Organization: A History, 2019
2007
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Affirmed Indigenous peoples’ rights to self-determination and traditional lands. While symbolically important, it is non-binding and often ignored by states.
📖 Reference: United Nations General Assembly Resolution 61/295 (2007)
2008
Global Financial Crisis
Pluto entered Capricorn for the next 15 years, causing irreconcilable change to the power structure. It revealed the level of debt to a privately owned currency that Humanity was suffering with. It heralded in the collapse of major banks and financial institutions and revealed systemic corruption. Governments bailed out banks, deepening debt for citizens.
In the background, remedy was being formulated.
📖 Reference: Tooze, Adam, Crashed: How a Decade of Financial Crises Changed the World, 2018
2020
Covid-19 Pandemic
A global crisis that introduced unprecedented restrictions on movement, health mandates, and digital surveillance. Critics argue responses revealed authoritarian tendencies and corporate profiteering. This crisis, in addition to high inflation, was predicted in the writing: 'Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars' which spoke of the mechanisms that would be employed if the US dollar was ever targeted for removal.
📖 Reference: Horton, Richard, The Covid-19 Catastrophe, 2020
2024
Enter the Age of Aquarius (Astrological Age)
We are at the changing of the Ages by the Precession of the Equinox, in which we farewell the Age of Pisces, an Age of Guardianship, and welcome the Age of Aquarius, an Age of Self Governance. For Humanity this is a decentralization and liberation from hierarchical control. It is symbolic rather than legal but tied to cultural narratives of transformation.
📖 Reference: Campion, Nicholas, The Great Year: Astrology, Millenarianism, and History in the Western Tradition, 1994
2025
Trump Elected / Crypto Finance (Projected)
Represents a populist return to nationalist politics combined with the rise of decentralized, blockchain-based financial systems. Crypto challenges traditional banking but is also being integrated into new corporate-financial frameworks.
📖 Reference: Narayanan, Arvind, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies, 2016
Why This Inquiry Matters
1
Addressing Historical Injustices
By examining the past, we can acknowledge and understand the roots of ongoing inequities, creating a path towards healing and justice.
2
Giving Voice to Communities
The Commission provides a platform for First Nation Peoples and affected communities to share their collective experiences and testimonies.
3
Fostering Restorative Actions
Our findings and recommendations aim to inform and inspire tangible steps towards reconciliation and systemic change.
Témoignage
Individuals & Witnesses
Share your personal or community experiences related to the impacts of the Doctrine of Discovery. Your testimony is a crucial part of the historical record. We ensure a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed process.
Tribes & First
Nation Peoples
We invite official representatives authorized to speak on behalf of First Nation Peoples and communities to provide testimony and share collective experiences and historical impacts.
Researchers
and Experts
Contribute your specialized knowledge. We seek expert evidence on historical, legal, theological, and social dimensions of the Doctrine from scholars and practitioners.

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Ethical Conduct
The Commission operates under a strict Code of Ethics, emphasizing respect, integrity, justice, accountability, and the prevention of harm. All participants are treated with dignity and fairness.
Cultural Sensitivity
We are committed to culturally sensitive and trauma-informed practices throughout all proceedings, guided by our Cultural Protocol Guidelines to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all, especially witnesses.
Witness Voice & Safety
Preserving the authentic voice of witnesses and ensuring their safety and well-being are paramount. Testimony is handled with the utmost care, forming the evidentiary core of our findings.
Expected Outcomes & Impact
The Commission's work will culminate in several key outputs designed to create lasting impact:
Formal Affidavits
Lawfully structured documents preserving witness testimony.

Their truth.
Expert Reports
In-depth analyses from subject matter experts.
Panel Findings & Recommendations
Synthesized evidence leading to actionable recommendations.
Commission Journal & Publications
Dissemination of research, findings, and educational materials.
The Commission will produce a comprehensive final report with recommendations for the Restoration of Lawful Due Process resulting in the delivery of justice, reconciliation, and a more equitable future for all, as we finally emerge from the Guardianship and the Doctrine of Discovery of the Age of Pisces, and enter Self Governance of the Age of Aquarius.
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