This archive report was first published on 17 September 2019.
On September 17, 2019, the UK Supreme Court will hear two appeals that will determine whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted lawfully in suspending Parliament for five weeks.
Edinburgh's Court of Session has ruled that the shutdown was unlawful, while London's High Court said it was not a court matter.
As the UK prepares to leave the EU on October 31, the suspension of Parliament has sparked controversy, with opposition parties calling for Parliament to be recalled.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has maintained that he will wait for the Supreme Court's decision before taking further action.
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland emphasized the importance of respecting the judiciary's independence, stating, 'We will examine the ruling very carefully and abide by the rule of law.'
Eleven Supreme Court justices will hear legal arguments from the English and Scottish court cases, with the government's lawyers set to respond.
