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Court of Session
Brexit decision postponed by judges to see if PM ‘fully complies’ with Benn Act
Judges at Scotland’s highest civil court are waiting to see if Boris Johnson fully complies with the Benn Act in seeking a Brexit extension before making a decision on whether he has broken the law.
Judges to decide if unsigned Brexit letter puts PM in contempt of court
Judges are set to decide whether the unsigned letter sent by Boris Johnson asking for a Brexit extension from the EU complied with the Benn Act, or if the Prime Minister is in contempt of court.
Scottish politicians react to Prime Minister’s Brexit defeat
Scottish politicians have reacted to Boris Johnson’s Brexit defeat, which the First Minister described as a “severe blow to his plan to bludgeon his bad deal through”.
Judge rejects legal challenge calling for Brexit deal to be ruled unlawful
A legal bid arguing Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal was unlawful has been rejected by a judge.
PM’s Brexit deal unlawful and should not be put to vote, court told
The Brexit agreement Prime Minister Boris Johnson has claimed is a “great new deal” is unlawful and should not be considered by Parliament, a court has heard.
Court to hear bid to ban Commons vote on PM’s Brexit deal
A legal bid arguing Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal is unlawful and attempting to prevent it being voted on by MPs is set to be heard at Scotland’s highest civil court.
Legal challenge planned over PM’s ‘unlawful’ Brexit deal
Boris Johnson’s EU deal would be unlawful and should therefore not be voted on by MPs, according to a legal challenge submitted to the Court of Session.
PM warned he faces ‘sword of Damocles’ if he breaks law over Brexit
The decision by judges to monitor whether Boris Johnson abides by the Benn Act and seeks a Brexit extension has been welcomed by campaigners.
Court delays ruling on Brexit extension letter until after October 19
Judges have delayed ruling on a legal bid aimed at forcing the Prime Minister to send a letter requesting a Brexit extension if no withdrawal deal is reached by October 19.
Judges hear arguments in Brexit case
A UK Government lawyer has told judges the courts would have to “deal with” what happens “in some way” if the Prime Minister breached an order to request a Brexit extension.
Court expected to hear Brexit case appeal
Campaigners are expected to lodge an appeal after a judge dismissed a legal action aimed at forcing the Prime Minister to request a Brexit extension if no withdrawal deal is secured with the EU by October 19.
Appeal due after Brexit extension letter challenge dismissed
An appeal is to be launched against a dismissal of legal action aimed at forcing the Prime Minister to send a letter requesting a Brexit extension.
Legal action aimed at forcing PM to send Brexit extension request dismissed
Legal action aimed at forcing the Prime Minister to send a letter requesting a Brexit extension has been dismissed, a court has ruled.
Court to decide if PM can be forced to sign Brexit extension letter
A decision is expected to be made on whether the Prime Minister can be forced by the courts to send a letter requesting an Article 50 extension.
PM accepts he must seek Brexit extension if no deal reached, court told
The Prime Minister has accepted he must send a letter requesting an Article 50 extension if no deal is agreed with Parliament by October 19, Scotland’s highest civil court has heard.
Brussels tells UK that ‘every day counts’ as Brexit talks continue
Brexit talks with Brussels could continue over the weekend as Boris Johnson continues efforts to sell his plans to the European Union.
Signing Brexit extension on behalf of PM would be unprecedented, says judge
A judge at Scotland’s highest civil court has said it would be “unprecedented” for an official to exercise powers to sign an Article 50 extension on behalf of Boris Johnson.
Court to be urged to order Boris Johnson to abide by Benn Act
Scotland’s highest civil court is to hear arguments over whether the Prime Minister can be forced to extend Article 50.
Johnson in new court showdown as Europe brands Brexit plans ‘unconvincing’
Boris Johnson faces another showdown with the courts as his opponents look to force a Brexit extension following Europe’s critical response to the UK’s proposals for a deal.
Suspension of Parliament ‘sought in clandestine manner’, says Scottish judge
The suspension of Parliament was sought in a “clandestine” manner and the “true reason” for the prorogation was to reduce the time available for scrutiny of Brexit, a senior Scottish judge said.
Strong press reaction to Scottish court’s prorogation ruling
The Scottish Court of Session’s ruling that the prorogation of Parliament is unlawful has drawn a strong response from the nation’s newspapers.
Scottish Government admits Alex Salmond inquiry flaws
The Scottish Government acted unlawfully regarding sexual harassment complaints against former first minister Alex Salmond, Scotland’s highest civil court has ruled.
Aberdeen businessman settles case with law firm after bid to sue for £160m over advice
An Aberdeen businessman who sued one of Scotland’s largest law firms for £160 million has settled his claim for a “significant” sum.
Judge throws out North-east rapist’s claim that council breached his rights
A RAPIST who claimed that Aberdeen City Council breached his right to rehabilitation had his case against the authority thrown out.
Appeal for 170 extra North-east homes rejected
AN APPEAL to build an extra 170 homes at a North-east site has been thrown out after a hearing at the Court of Session.