Drylands Precedent
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The Drylands Precedent was an archaic Gallifreyan law that was never repealed. It was established after a rebellion began, giving the President the power to create a militia.
President Rassilon "dusted off" the precedent to dissolve the Chancellery Guard and establish the Interior Defence Unit without the requirement of a vote of the Joint Council. (AUDIO: Havoc)