British PM's decision to suspend Parliament is unlawful
The British Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister, Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful.
He suspended Parliament for five weeks earlier this month, saying it was to allow a Queen's Speech to outline his new policies.
But the apex court today said it was wrong to stop Parliament carrying out its duties in the run-up to the Brexit deadline on 31 October.
Delivering its conclusions, the Supreme Court's President, Lady Hale, said, the effect on the fundamentals in British democracy was extreme.
Lady Hale said the unanimous decision of the 11 Justices was that the decision of suspension of Parliament was unlawful and it was for the Speakers of the Commons and Lords to decide what to do next.
The British Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister, Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful.
He suspended Parliament for five weeks earlier this month, saying it was to allow a Queen's Speech to outline his new policies.
But the apex court today said it was wrong to stop Parliament carrying out its duties in the run-up to the Brexit deadline on 31 October.
Delivering its conclusions, the Supreme Court's President, Lady Hale, said, the effect on the fundamentals in British democracy was extreme.
Lady Hale said the unanimous decision of the 11 Justices was that the decision of suspension of Parliament was unlawful and it was for the Speakers of the Commons and Lords to decide what to do next.
