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Lord Davies of Stamford

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Community Cohesion

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Brexit: Role of Parliament
Monday 18th July 2016

(8 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Bridges of Headley Portrait Lord Bridges of Headley
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My Lords, I am sorry to say that I am sticking with what I have said. Article 50 is a matter for the royal prerogative, as it affects the position in international law and not in domestic law. That is our understanding.

Lord Davies of Stamford Portrait Lord Davies of Stamford (Lab)
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Is it not inconceivable that the royal prerogative should be used to withdraw statutory rights? Is that not what we had an argument with Charles I about in the 17th century?

Lord Bridges of Headley Portrait Lord Bridges of Headley
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That is an interesting observation, my Lords.

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