Simkova v SoS for Work and Pensions [2025] UKSC 41
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Brexit in 2022
Just over a year ago the UK completed its exit from the European Union. While that should have been the end of it and while there has been an ongoing pandemic to deal with, Brexit continued to dominate the headlines with disputes over fishing and
After Owen Paterson. Who next?
In the past week it seems like a line in the sand has been drawn. The Owen Paterson affair ended in a complete u-turn by the government. While the MP could have got away with a slap on the wrist, completely changing the rules of
Highlights from the EU (Future Relationship) Bill
The dead period between Christmas and New Year is normally a time for relaxing, watching rubbish TV and regretting how much food you are still eating. Sadly for lawyers, legal commentators and anyone with an interest in politics that has not exactly been possible this
Bonus Episode: A Question of Law Interviews Marcus Cleaver About Brexit
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Zipvit Ltd v Commissioners for HMRC [2020] UKSC 15
When it became apparent that VAT should be charged on individually negotiated mail services Zipvit Ltd tried to claim a deduction even though VAT was not signalled on the invoice. HMRC opposed this and the question of EU law was brought before the Supreme Court.
R (on the application of Miller) v The Prime Minister [2019] UKSC 41
In one of the most important, constitutional judgments of modern times, the Supreme Court was charged with deciding whether the prorogation of Parliament announced on 28th August 2019 was lawful or not. With a Brexit deadline of 31st October looming the judgment was also of
The Law No Longer has a Role in the Brexit Crisis
We are now less than two months away from the current Brexit deadline of 31st October but the announcements over the last few days from 10 Downing Street mean that it is unlikely Parliament will be able to fully utilise that remaining time. Firstly, in
The UK Withdrawal from the European Union Legal Continuity Scotland Bill 2018 UKSC 64
In this episode we dive straight into this case on Brexit and the impact on devolution. What does this mean for the Union and where do Wales and Scotland now stand from a legal and political perspective.
No deal Brexit: Under prepared and overly optimistic
When it comes to Brexit no one can accuse the European Union of not being prepared. There are 68 notices on the European Commission’s website that cover a wide range of subject areas and outline the legal position after the UK leaves. Take, for example,