UK Supreme Court begins hearings on Brexit challenge
Government is arguing that it has constitutional authority over foreign affairs, including right to withdraw from treaties
London
BRITAIN'S Supreme Court began a historic hearing on Monday to decide whether parliament has to approve the government's Brexit negotiations, in a highly-charged case that could delay the country's EU exit.
For the first time ever, all 11 Supreme Court judges convened to hear a challenge by the government against a ruling that Prime Minister Theresa May must seek lawmakers' approval before starting the process to leave the European Union.
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
International
Hamas accepts Gaza truce proposal, Israel urges Rafah evacuation
US to snub Putin inauguration
New York judge threatens Trump with jail for gag order violations
Abu Dhabi’s IHC to buy back up to US$1.4 billion of its shares
Dubai’s financial centre expects ‘busiest year’ as firms rush in
Israel strikes Gaza city of Rafah after evacuation order