Earlier on this evening prime minister Theresa May lost the meaningful vote on Brexit. Shortly afterwards Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn tabled a vote of no confidence in the government that will take place tomorrow evening. In the past such a large, significant and historic defeat for the government would have made such a vote a mere formality but these are not normal circumstances.
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.
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,
Here is the latest cartoon from Matt in the Daily Telegraph: In the end it wasn’t to be. Gareth Southgate, Harry Kane and the England team did not make it to the World Cup final after losing to a superior Croatian team that demonstrated greater
Whether you are a remainer or a Brexiteer it is legally possible that we are so far along the road of Brexit that we couldn’t change our mind even if we wanted to. One person who wants to know for certain is Jolyon Maugham QC,
Under Art. 63 TFEU “all restrictions on the movement of capital…shall be prohibited”. This free movement of capital has vertical and horizontal direct effect as per Sanz de Lera [1995]. The freedom also includes the movement of capital between EU and third countries. Movement of
Family law and in particular the law relating to adoption can vary between cultures but is that enough to deny the free movement of people under EU law? In this episode we explore that question in the context of the Islamic adoption system of kafala.
What is a sham marriage and how can we define it for the purposes of the law? In this episode we explore that question as well as the fate of a woman who has lived in the UK since 2007 but now faces deportation after
It was announced yesterday that the final deal to be agreed by the UK government on the terms of Brexit will be subject to a binding Parliamentary vote. The news from David Davis (pictured) has been recognised as a major concession to Labour as well
The distinction between establishment and services is based on the idea that establishment is more permanent whereas services are more temporary in nature. Establishment mainly falls under Art. 49 with 49(1) allowing for primary and secondary establishment and (2) prohibiting unequal or discriminatory treatment. The