R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union [2017]

Concerning: Article 50

Facts

The Supreme Court was required to consider the steps required as a matter of UK domestic law before the process of leaving the European Union could be initiated. In particular, whether a formal notice of withdrawal can lawfully be given by ministers without prior legislation passed in both Houses of Parliament and assented to by the Queen.

Legal Principle

Held. The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Divisional Court that…