Lawyers launch Brexit legal challenge : The outcome of the referendum itself is not legally binding

The British government faces a legal challenge to stop it beginning the process of leaving the European Union without an act of parliament, a law firm announced Sunday.

Lawyers at Mishcon de Reya argue that the British government cannot trigger Article 50, the legal process for leaving the EU, without a parliamentary debate and vote authorising it to do so.

"The result of the referendum is not in doubt, but we need a process that follows UK law to enact it," said Kasra Nouroozi, a partner at Mishcon de Reya in a statement.

"The outcome of the referendum itself is not legally binding and for the current or future prime minister to invoke Article 50 without the approval of parliament is unlawful."

As a majority of British lawmakers support remaining in the 28-member bloc, the legal challenge has the potential to complicate the process...
  [AFP/france24.com]
4/7/16
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