UK: Lord Neuberger: ‘Powerful argument’ to suggest legislation needed to halt Brexit
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Lord Neuberger
Lord Neuberger, former president of the UK Supreme Court, has said there is a “powerful argument” that the Brexit process cannot be halted without legislation.
The retired judge presided over the court’s ruling two years ago that Parliament had to approve the triggering of article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union.
He told BBC Radio 4’s Broadcasting House programme that there was a “powerful argument” that MPs would also have to approve the revocation of article 50 as well.
Last month, an Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union told the Court of Session in Edinburgh that the UK could unilaterally stop the Brexit process, but suggested parliamentary approval may be necessary to meet the UK’s constitutional requirements.
Lord Neuberger said the issue could return to the courts, adding: “After two and a half years, anything is possible.”
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