Lord Carloway says No 10 knew prorogation would stymie debate about PM’s Brexit plans.
Commons Speaker issues direct challenge to ministers threatening to ignore legislation.
Foreign secretary suggests government will find a way around the legislation, to ensure the UK leaves the EU at the end of October.
'Flaw' in legislation passed by MPs means opponents of no-deal will need to take 'counter measures' to ensure UK does not crash out of EU next month, barrister says.
The PM insisted he would 'uphold the Constitution' and 'obey the law' - but he still insists Brexit will happen on Halloween with or without a deal.
Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament means 12 high-profile government bills have been lost, including a law protecting victims of domestic abuse and key pieces of post-Brexit legislation.
Ex-Supreme Court judge says government has ‘behaved disgracefully’, but says judges can’t be political
17/09/2019
Lord Sumption has accused Boris Johnson of taking a 'hammer and sickle' to the nation's political culture over the issue of prorogation
MPs pressure ministers over how Johnson can guarantee October 31 Brexit without breaking the law
26/09/2019
MPs suspect Downing Street has found a legal loophole to ensure Brexit on 31 October.
The government believe it is possible to circumvent parliamentary legislation requiring them to delay Britain’s departure from the EU by invoking European law, City A.M. understands.
James Cleverly refuses to rule out simply cancelling laws passed by our elected Parliament
26/09/2019
This is absolutely disgusting and should set of alarm bells in the mind of anyone who's studied the Weimar republic. / Government Minister James Cleverly refuses to rule out simply cancelling laws passed by our elected Parliament.
Sir John Major warns Boris Johnson could use 'political chicanery' to force through no-deal Brexit
26/09/2019
He said the Prime Minister could use a so-called "Order of Council" to avoid implementing the legislation until after 31 October.
Boris Johnson's £100 million Brexit advertising campaign labelled 'inaccurate' and 'misleading'
26/09/2019
'Nowhere, not even in the small print, does it mention that the law of the land may prevent a no-deal Brexit'
Tory rebel says Boris Johnson would face instant legal challenge if he sought loophole. / The former justice secretary David Gauke has said ministers cannot bypass a new law to force Boris Johnson to seek a Brexit extension despite fears the government has found a loophole to ignore it.
Boris Johnson to face fresh legal challenge if he tries to bypass law blocking no-deal Brexit
27/09/2019
Boris Johnson would face a fresh legal challenge if he tries to use a legal loophole to bypass a law ordering him to delay Brexit to prevent a no-deal, a former Tory cabinet minister has said.
The PM could be dragged to the court again for a dramatic, late-night session - to force him to obey the law.
Trini Clare Flores has run her translation business in Cardiff for 13 years.
Tony Blair calls for new law to block no-deal Brexit after Tory minister admits it will ‘always’ be option
26/10/2019
Kwasi Kwarteng’s comments branded 'a revelation' that make it essential MPs block a pre-Christmas election. / Tony Blair is urging MPs to pass a fresh law to prevent a no-deal Brexit, after a government minister admitted the option will “always” be on the table.
BREXIT has set Ireland "on the path" to simultaneous north/south referendums on unification, an international legal conference has been told.
Boris Johnson ‘to curb legal challenges over Brexit’ in extraordinary attack on the courts
25/11/2019
Prime minister intends to ‘change the scope of the royal prerogative and become a dictator’ campaigner Gina Miller suggests.
Electoral law, the legal system and parliament itself will all be reformed to the Conservatives’ advantage.
Peers expected to attempt to amend bill as it passes through Lords.
Lord Sumption says possible Government plans to alter judicial review are 'a recipe for tyranny'
17/01/2020
The Conservatives are to review the 'constitutional plumbing' of the country to stop the courts being used for political ends.
Boris Johnson to fast-track plans to curb legal challenges ‘in revenge for Brexit defeats’
15/01/2020
No 10 to target judicial reviews brought ‘for political motives’ to ‘restore trust’ – but a leading critic fears ‘a monstrous attack on the courts’.
According to Article 20 of the Treaty of Lisbon, EU citizenship is additional and separate to national citizenship. Presently, there are no provisions for removing this citizenship and its associated rights from individuals, regardless of whether their nation leaves the EU.