"Brexit Referendum Was Corruptly Won, But Result Stands Thanks To Loophole" - Jessica Simor
25/02/2019
The EU referendum was won based on a corrupt campaign, but the courts can't void the result because the referendum only advisory, according to the barrister who took the government to court.
“As you would expect from an independent nation, we can’t be subject to the rules and laws made by somebody else" / Really? That could have some rather far reaching consequences...
"The law that P&O are allegedly relying on was introduced as a result of EU directives..." Ireland & Spain banned fire & rehire. Both are in the EU.
23/03/2022
"The law that P&O are allegedly relying on was introduced as a result of EU directives... He [Starmer] would have kept us unable to change it... He would have made it impossible to protect UK employees" (Johnson). / Ireland & Spain banned fire & rehire. Both are in the EU.
"There is no reason to extend parts of the UK Fisheries Bill to Jersey." - Senator Ian Gorst (Jersey) [2 mins]
15/10/2020
'There is no reason to extend parts of the UK Fisheries Bill to Jersey. The inclusion of a Permissive Extent Clause is unwanted and completely unnecessary. Jersey remains in full control of its fisheries legislation and territorial waters.'
In this EXPLOSIVE episode of #3Blokes In The Pub, Jason and Graham travel to Geneva, Switzerland, a city filled with the world’s leading experts in international trade, intergovernmental law and global geo-economics on a two day fact-finding mission.
In this EXPLOSIVE episode of #3Blokes In The Pub, Jason and Graham travel to Geneva, Switzerland, a city filled with the world’s leading experts in international trade, intergovernmental law and global geo-economics on a two day fact-finding mission.
This week Jason and I are joined by George Revel, top international lawyer, in order to discuss the legal ramifications of #ProjectSuicide (aka Brexit) as it pertains to International Law.
Trini Clare Flores has run her translation business in Cardiff for 13 years.
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.
'Huge disappointment' as Irish law society blocks bid by English lawyers to preserve EU access
13/11/2020
Law Society of Ireland announces that dual-qualified lawyers must be based in Ireland to gain practising certificates.
'I’m afraid that this article by Jacob Rees-Mogg is deeply disingenuous.' - George Peretz KC
10/11/2022
'I will be selective about the inaccuracies (and won’t refight Brexit arguments), but start with the ludicrous claim at the bottom of column 1.'
'Progress has been painfully slow': EU law specialist is 'disappointed' by Brexit developments
20/05/2023
Specialist in EU law, barrister Martin Kowe KC, believes that Boris Johnson's government "ran out of steam" whilst trying to achieve Brexit.
'Trust is good but law is better': Ursula von der Leyen calls for clear Brexit rules [2 mins]
25/11/2020
Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday it was still uncertain if a deal on the future relationship between the EU and the UK could be struck before the end of the year.
A recipe for bad lawmaking’ — company bosses slam ‘Brexit bonfire’ bill as poll shows support for stability
03/05/2023
Company bosses said they would prefer to retain the remaining EU laws rather than see them scrapped.
African Union law is the body of law comprising treaties, resolutions and decisions that have direct and indirect application to the member States of the African Union (AU).
There were sighs of relief in many quarters when it was announced that the British government was not going ahead with plans for a wholesale bonfire of EU regulation.
Are we getting Brexit done?
05/01/2023
The UK has identified nearly 4,000 EU laws and regulations which we are now “free from”. What have we done with these newfound freedoms?
HMRC says millionaire owes money for inheritance tax liability on Ukip donations.
New Irish rules prevent dual-qualified lawyers practising in Ireland without a physical presence in the country.
‘The damage is to our standing in the world,’ says former chief justice Igor Judge.
Why Rees-Mogg’s bill to sunset EU laws is so inflammatory and what you can do about it.
The PM could be dragged to the court again for a dramatic, late-night session - to force him to obey the law.