Mike Gordon: Privacy International, Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Synthetic Constitution
The case of R (Privacy International) v Investigatory Powers Tribunal is the latest in a series of high profile judicial engagements with the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty. The case concerned … Continue reading
June 26, 2019 · 1 Comment
Bradley W. Miller: Proportionality and Legislative Purpose
In conducting constitutional review with a proportionality test, much depends on the how the purpose of the challenged legislation is characterized by the reviewing court. It is a commonplace that … Continue reading
May 22, 2012 · Leave a comment
Richard Ekins: Yemshaw and “updating” statutes
Should judges update the meaning of statutes? Consider Yemshaw v London Borough of Hounslow [2011] UKSC 3, in which the Supreme Court updated a statute. The question in Yemshaw was … Continue reading
May 7, 2012 · Leave a comment
