R (on the application of Jackson) v Attorney-General [2005]

Concerning: The Parliament Act 1911 and 1949

Facts

The appellant argued that the 2004 Hunting Act, which effectively banned foxhunting, was in accordance with the provisions of the 1949 Parliament Act which was itself passed in accordance with the 1911 Act. It was claimed that provisions implemented under the powers of the 1911 Act…