Court delays ruling on Brexit extension letter until after October 19

Court delays ruling on Brexit extension letter until after October 19

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The transcript discusses the court's undertakings regarding the Bane Act, emphasizing the Prime Minister's obligation to comply. It highlights the potential consequences of non-compliance, likening it to a 'sword of Damocles' over the Prime Minister. The session concludes with the Prime Minister's confirmation to abide by the Bane Act, marking a significant shift from previous refusals, and the petitioners feel vindicated.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Prime Minister expected to do according to the court's undertakings?

Challenge the court's decision

Seek to frustrate the Bane Act

Abide by the Bane Act

Ignore the Bane Act

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the 21st in the context of the Bane Act?

It is the date for a new court hearing

It is the deadline for the Prime Minister to comply with the Act

It marks the end of the court's jurisdiction

It is the day the Bane Act was passed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might happen if the Prime Minister does not comply with the Bane Act by the 21st?

The Prime Minister will be exempt from the Act

The court will dismiss the case

The court may have to reconvene

The matter will be considered resolved

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the petitioners feel about the outcome of the court proceedings?

Confused

Indifferent

Vindicated

Disappointed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Prime Minister's previous stance on the Bane Act before the court proceedings?

He had never heard of it

He was indifferent to it

He had refused to abide by it

He had always supported it