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Research source BJ02

R (Miller) v The Prime Minister; Cherry v Advocate General for Scotland

Author / issuing institution
UK Supreme Court
Publisher
The National Archives
Original publication date
2019-09-24
Type
court_judgement
Date accessed
2026-10-17
Language
en
Factual summary
The Court held the advice to prorogue Parliament unlawful and the resulting prorogation null and without effect.
Reliability, relevance and limitations
A legal finding about the exercise of a power. Do not turn it into a finding of criminality or a general character judgement. Examine the recorded government arguments and subsequent compliance.
Passage reference
[2019] UKSC 41, paragraphs 50, 61 and 69–70
Archival reference
[2019] UKSC 41; National Archives Find Case Law

Linked profiles and claims

  • Boris Johnson

    Process · BJ02-C1: The Court held the advice to prorogue Parliament unlawful and the resulting prorogation null and without effect. — Passage: [2019] UKSC 41, paragraphs 50, 61 and 69–70

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