Thursday, June 30, 2016

Breitbart: Constitutional Lawyers Say Brexit Not A ‘Done Deal’, Can Still Be Blocked







In a stark warning to those who believe that Brexit was secured by the recent referendum result, constitutional experts have revealed there is a way to ignore the will of the voters.

The view that it is still possible to block a Brexit through legal machinations hangs on the fact that the first step required to leave the European Union (EU) requires Members of Parliament (MPs) to pass an Act of Parliament.

According to a lengthy legal opinion written by members of the UK Constitutional Law Association, the Article 50 declaration required by the Lisbon Treaty to kick off the Brexit process can be stopped by pro-Remain MPs simply voting down the Act. ...

http://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/06/30/constitutional-lawyers-say-brexit-not-a-done-deal-can-still-be-blocked/