Tag Archives: Brexit

The UK Internal Market Bill Could Open Pandora’s Box

Posted on September 15, 2020 by jasonloch

After taking a backseat to the COVID-19 pandemic over the last several months, Brexit is back in the headlines. The Government’s United Kingdom Internal Market Bill has provoked considerable outrage across the political spectrum due to the fact that its … Continue reading →

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What Happened With The Brexit Bill?

Posted on October 22, 2019 by jasonloch

Today was another day of high political drama in the House of Commons. Although MPs voted to give the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill a second reading, they failed to pass the programme motion necessary to progress the bill. But … Continue reading →

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The Lascelles Principles Won’t Save Boris Johnson

Posted on October 8, 2019 by jasonloch

Back in August, I wrote a post about the circumstances in which the Queen might dismiss Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. I noted that, if Johnson were to refuse to resign after losing a vote of no confidence, Her Majesty … Continue reading →

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Could Boris Johnson Try To Suspend The Benn Act?

Posted on September 26, 2019 by jasonloch

Sir John Major today claimed that Boris Johnson might try to suspend the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (‘the Benn Act’) by Order of Council to avoid having to ask for an extension. But what is an Order … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Rules Prorogation Unlawful

Posted on September 24, 2019 by jasonloch

In a constitutional bombshell, Britain’s Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Boris Johnson’s decision to prorogue Parliament for five weeks was unlawful, and the prorogation itself is “null and of no effect.” The justices found that the Prime Minister’s advice … Continue reading →

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A Strange Critique Of The Benn Act

Posted on September 20, 2019 by jasonloch

The UK Constitutional Law Association Blog has published a strange take on the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (aka, the Benn Act) by Michael Detmold wherein he claims that the letter contained in the Schedule to the Act … Continue reading →

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Prorogation Gets Even Messier

Posted on September 11, 2019 by jasonloch

Courts in England and Scotland have come to radically different conclusions on the legality of Boris Johnson’s decision to prorogue Parliament for five weeks. The Inner House of Scotland’s Court of Session overturned an earlier decision of the Outer House … Continue reading →

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In Defense Of The Queen

Posted on August 29, 2019 by jasonloch

Amid the fallout from Boris Johnson’s decision to seek a prorogation of Parliament next month, some have criticized the Queen for accepting Johnson’s advice. While this anger is understandable given the stakes, it’s ultimately misplaced. As I’ve said many times … Continue reading →

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Parliament To Be Prorogued Next Month

Posted on August 28, 2019 by jasonloch

After weeks of speculation, Boris Johnson has confirmed that Parliament will be prorogued shortly after MPs return from their summer recess. This is very grave news. It dramatically heightens the chances of a no-deal Brexit, and it also raises the … Continue reading →

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Could The Queen Dismiss Boris Johnson?

Posted on August 7, 2019 by jasonloch

With Boris Johnson seemingly determined to take Britain out of the European Union on October 31 come hell or high water, MPs from all parties are debating how they can stop a no-deal Brexit. One of the options under consideration … Continue reading →

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