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European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

My right hon. and learned Friend, as I have known for a long time, is a very good lawyer, but I am afraid that other lawyers disagree quite seriously.

The Lords amendments effectively increase the risk of judicial review. What that does—[Interruption]. This is an incredibly serious point, because that process asks judges to make a policy decision that this House should be making by saying yes or no to a statutory instrument. It really is as simple as that.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
642 c737 
Session
2017-19
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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