UK government ensnared in court battles over suspending parliament | World News, The Indian Express

UK government ensnared in court battles over suspending parliament | World News, The Indian Express

By Reuters |London |Published: September 6, 2019 4:58:15 pm

UK government ensnared in court battles over suspending parliament

A group of about 70 lawmakers from opposition parties have backed a bid to have Scotland's highest civil court rule that Boris Johnson cannot suspend parliament before Britain leaves the European Union on Oct. 31.

Conservative Party leadership candidate Boris Johnson gestures during the launch of his campaign in London, Britain June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament for more than a month before Brexit is being challenged in three court cases that are being heard this week.