24 Jan 2017
Supreme Court Brexit decision: UK Govt loses Brexit appeal over Article-50 vote
The United Kingdom Supreme Court’s decision on the Brexit process revealed that the UK government cannot trigger the Article 50 without a Parliamentary vote. The decision was made by an 8-3 majority.
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UK Govt loses Brexit appeal over Article-50 vote; 8-3 majority
UK Supreme Court rules devolved assemblies in Scotland & Northern Ireland don’t need to give assent before Brexit is triggered
UK Supreme Court ruling means Govt requires parliamentary assent to start Brexit process