Scottish High Court Rules UK Parliament Suspension Unlawful

Scottish High Court Rules UK Parliament Suspension Unlawful

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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.

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What are the implications of the court's ruling on the suspension of Parliament?

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What is the timeline for the next steps following the court rulings?

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