Scottish High Court Rules UK Parliament Suspension Unlawful

Scotland's highest civil court ruled the prorogation of Parliament illegal, causing significant public interest and website crashes. The UK shadow Brexit secretary expressed surprise at the judgment, which suggested the Prime Minister aimed to frustrate the Brexit process. Parliament is currently prorogued, with a new session set to begin on October 14th. The timing of the prorogation, close to the Brexit deadline, led to legal challenges. While Scotland's court found the suspension illegal, London's High Court ruled it legal. Both decisions will be appealed in the Supreme Court, with a third challenge ongoing in Belfast.

What was the reaction to the Scottish court's ruling on the suspension of Parliament?

• It was celebrated by the Prime Minister.

• It was dismissed as irrelevant by legal experts.

• It caused the court's website to crash due to high traffic.

• It was largely ignored by the public.

What is the official term for the formal end of Parliament between sessions?

• Recess

• Dissolution

• Adjournment

• Prorogation

Why was the timing of the prorogation controversial?

• It was too close to the Queen's speech.

• It coincided with a major holiday.

• It was near the Brexit deadline.

• It was longer than usual.

What was the decision of London's High Court regarding the suspension of Parliament?

• It postponed the decision.

• It refused to make a ruling.

• It ruled the suspension legal.

• It ruled the suspension illegal.

Where is the third legal challenge regarding the suspension of Parliament being heard?

• Edinburgh

• Cardiff

• Belfast

• Dublin