Scottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court Decision Debate

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Alistair Carmichael

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Speaker’s Statement

Scottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court Decision

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Wednesday 23rd November 2022

(1 year, 12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alister Jack Portrait Mr Jack
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My hon. Friend is right, and he only makes points that many of the commentariat in the Scottish media make.

Alistair Carmichael Portrait Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) (LD)
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The judgment today puts the point beyond any measure of doubt, and that is to be welcomed. I also welcome the announcement from the Scottish Government that they will respect the judgment of the court, because for Governments to respect the rule of law is very important. We shall hold them to that commitment in the future. Will the Secretary of State assure me that, while demanding respect for the rule of law from others, the Government of which he is part will do the same?

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