20 July 2017 Week In Brief: UK Brexit BREXIT BILL: The Government has published the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill which will repeal the European Communities Act 1972, the statute which gives EU legislation effect in the UK. The bill, which has the effect of freezing the law as at the date of Brexit so that… Continue reading Issue 114: 2017 07 20: Week In Brief: UK
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Issue 100: 2017 04 13 Silence in Court, Chin Chin
13 April 2017 Silence in Court? Better to keep the phone quiet. by Chin Chin The High Court is generally a quiet place, the low murmur of voices setting out the legal arguments, the rustle of silk as a QC takes his place. Bells and whistles are not encouraged; but, last Thursday, a hearing of… Continue reading Issue 100: 2017 04 13 Silence in Court, Chin Chin
Issue 79: 2016 11 10: Week in Brief: UK
10 November 2016 Week in Brief: UK Government BREXIT VOTE: The Government is to appeal against the High Court’s ruling that giving notice to leave the EU under Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon requires an Act of Parliament. The Attorney General’s argument that, because the action was under an international treaty it could… Continue reading Issue 79: 2016 11 10: Week in Brief: UK
