The request made by the Privy Council that the Queen prorogue Parliament was a clumsy and inappropriate attempt […]
prerogative powers
Does proroguing Parliament under the present circumstances breach the principle of parliamentary sovereignty? The Divisional Court in Miller […]
If the phrase “may you live in interesting times” actually has its roots in a curse, then, we […]
The current dramatic interaction between the Government, Parliament and the courts means that we are witnessing one of […]
Constitutional lawyers often point to key cases as milestones in public law. Recently, the Supreme Court decision in […]
Litigation is often predicated on certain assumptions. These may be the result of argumentation of the parties, the […]
Whether or not it is ultimately found to be unlawful, the Prime Minister’s decision to advise the Queen […]
While the prorogation of Parliament has generated political controversy, constitutional lawyers are asking whether the government acted legally […]
In recent days certain government backbenchers have proposed a new avenue to deliver a “no deal” Brexit. […]
I agree with Mark Elliott in finding my April 1 argument about prorogation and assent astonishing and monstrous, […]
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