«To ensure real progress against abuse the commissioner must be truly independent, fully resourced, and equipped with extensive powers of investigation of both individual and systemic problems,» he said. (politics.co.uk)
Rome's wealthiest and most prominent citizens were ineligible to hold the office of plebeian tribune, an office with extensive power within the Roman constitution: tribunes wielded veto authority over most policy measures; initiated and led discussions over legislation in Rome's popular assemblies; and they publicly tried wealthy and prominent citizens before the people for political crimes. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
Speaking on ITV's Peston on Sunday, Corbyn said Labour would oppose handing ministers such extensive powers when the House of Commons votes on the great repeal bill. (theguardian.com)