Government loses Article 50 court fight – BBC News
‘Parliament must vote on whether the UK can start the process of leaving the European Union, the High Court has ruled.’
BBC News, 3rd November 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Sir Philip Green in firing line as Pensions Regulator begins enforcement action over BHS’s £571m pension deficit – Daily Telegraph
‘The Pensions Regulator has begun enforcement action against a number of parties including Sir Philip Green after failing to reach a deal to plug BHS’s £571m pension deficit. In a dramatic development, the regulator, which has been in talks with Sir Philip and his Taveta group of companies over the retailer’s pension fund since BHS collapsed in late April, issued a warning notice to the Top Shop entrepreneur setting out why it believes he is liable to support the scheme.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd November 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
High Court to rule on Brexit legal battle and Theresa May’s decision to use the royal prerogative – Daily Telegraph
‘This morning the High Court will rule on a court action against Theresa May to prevent her using executive powers under the royal prerogative to start the process of leaving the European Union.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd November 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Culture Secretary statement to Parliament on press regulation issues – Home Office
‘Culture Secretary Karen Bradley gave an oral statement to Parliament on a consultation seeking views on two issues relating to the Leveson Inquiry.’
Home Office, 1st November 2016
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Finger on the trigger – New Law Journal
‘Does triggering Art 50 require a prior Act of Parliament, asks Michael Zander QC.’
New Law Journal, 12th October 2016
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
‘Addictive’ high-stake betting machines under review by sport minister – The Guardian
‘Ministers have launched a review of the gambling industry, including fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) that have been accused of being highly addictive.’
The Guardian, 24th October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Robert Craig: Report of Proceedings: Miller v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘Thursday 13 October 2016 marked the beginning of the hearing over the constitutional question of whether Article 50 may be triggered by the Government without further statutory authorisation. This post provides a report of the day’s proceedings. The two further days are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday next week.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 14th October 2016
Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org
Parliament ‘very likely’ to be asked to agree Brexit deal – The Guardian
‘Parliament is “very likely” to be asked to ratify any future treaty agreement with the European Union, the high court has been told by lawyers for the government.’
The Guardian, 18th October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
House of Lords researcher jailed for 1,000 indecent images of children on Parliament laptop – The Independent
‘A House of Lords researcher who worked for a Conservative peer has been jailed after being caught accessing child pornography on parliamentary computers.’
The Independent, 19th October 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Brexit case ‘of fundamental constitutional importance’ – BBC News
‘The need for Parliament to give its approval before the Brexit process starts is of huge “constitutional importance”, the High Court has heard.’
BBC News, 13th October 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court battle looms over Brexit legality – The Guardian
‘Scores of QCs and lawyers will cram into court four on Thursday, the largest in London’s Royal Courts of Justice, to hear two and a half days of argument that could decide how – or conceivably even whether – the UK leaves the EU.’
The Guardian, 13th October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law Briefing Paper: ‘Parliament and the Rule of Law in the Context of Brexit’ – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘The Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law published a new Briefing Paper on 29 September 2016. Titled “Parliament and the Rule of Law in the Context of Brexit”, it aims to inform the work of Parliament by setting out preliminary rule of law issues relating to Brexit.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 5th October 2016
Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org
Government forced to release ‘secret arguments’ for triggering Article 50 ahead of anti-Brexit legal challenge – The Independent
‘A legal bid challenging Brexit has secured its first major success ahead of a High Court hearing. A senior judge has ordered the Government to reveal ‘secret’ legal arguments which it says means parliament does not have to be consulted on when to trigger Article 50. The decision has been heralded a major victory as a series of legal challenges trying to block Brexit are beginning.’
The Independent, 28th September 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Anti-Brexit group lodges legal challenge over article 50 procedure – The Guardian
‘The government is shutting down public debate by refusing to allow legal opponents to reveal the official justification for using royal prerogative powers, rather than seeking parliament’s approval, to trigger Brexit, according to documents lodged in the high court.’
The Guardian, 23rd September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Keith Vaz to be investigated by Commons sleaze watchdogs after male escort scandal – Daily Telegraph
‘An investigation into disgraced Labour MP Keith Vaz has been launched by Commons sleaze watchdogs.’
Daily Telegraph, 15th September 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Parliament should get a vote on triggering Brexit Article 50, House of Lords committee says – The Independent
‘The Government should not trigger Article 50 to leave the EU without first consulting Parliament, an eminent committee of peers has said.’
The Independent, 13th September 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Rupert Murdoch’s News UK to be censured for misleading Parliament over phone hacking scandal – Daily Telegraph
‘Rupert Murdoch’s media company News UK is to be censured by Parliament for its conduct in the aftermath of the phone hacking scandal. It is understood that the House of Commons Standards and Privileges Committee will find the company and a number of senior individuals guilty of misleading Parliament.’
Daily Telegraph, 14th September 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
How are the boundary changes going to affect you? – The Independent
‘You may wonder what it has to do with you if two or three electoral wards move from one constituency to another at the other end of the country.’
The Independent, 13th September 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Theresa May heading for fight over ‘perverse’ election boundaries review that will slash MP numbers – The Independent
‘Theresa May is on a collision course with Parliament over controversial plans to redraw the election map of the UK after Conservative MPs attacked them, with one branding them “perverse”. The review of constituencies due to be published next week will see the number of MPs in the Commons slashed from 650 to 600.’
The Independent, 8th September 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Theresa May to end ban on new grammar schools – Daily Telegraph
‘Theresa May will set aside decades of cross-party consensus in education policy by ending the ban on the creation of new grammar schools and attempt to head off critics by proposing measures intended to prevent poorer children losing out.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th September 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
