The Statute of Westminster was a landmark law passed by the British Parliament that granted complete legislative independence to the Dominions of the British Empire, namely Australia, Canada, Newfoundland, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland. This statute served to empower these countries, allowing them to enact their own laws without needing to seek approval from the British Parliament. The process began during the 1926 Imperial Conference, where leaders from various Dominions discussed their growing desire for more autonomy. The conference underscored the principle that the Dominions were equal in status to the UK and should not be treated as subordinate entities. By 1931, this discussion culminated in the Statute of Westminster, which marked a pivotal turning point in the evolution of the British Empire into a more equitable Commonwealth.The statute came into effect on the 1st of October, 1931, and it eliminated any legal limitations that had previously applied to the Dominions. Included in the statute's provisions was the principle of non-interference; the British parliament could no longer legislate for the Dominions unless requested to do so. This change significantly influenced the relationship between the UK and its former colonies, laying the groundwork for their eventual independence and the establishment of their own identities on the world stage. Subsequently, it emboldened other nations seeking self-determination and shaped the future trajectory of the Commonwealth of Nations.