We use cookies where necessary to allow us to understand how people interact with our website and content, so that we can continue to improve our service.
We only ever receive anonymous information, and cannot track you across other websites.
View our privacy policy
Before Ms Miller’s case emerged into the public eye, we crowdfunded the case that eventually became the ‘People’s Challenge’. Alongside Ms Miller we successfully challenged the Government’s position that Article 50 could be triggered without Parliamentary authorisation.
We argued that:
– Parliament had given us rights as EU citizens;
– Triggering Article 50 would, without more, lead to the removal of those rights; and
– What Parliament had given to us, the Government could not take away.
The Supreme Court agreed (by a majority of 8-3): an Act of Parliament was needed to initiate the process that would lead to the removal of our rights as EU citizens.
The case is widely seen as being a significant development in the history of the UK’s constitution, setting one important limit on the power of the Government, and restating the sovereignty of Parliament.
Good Law Project only exists thanks to donations from people across the UK. We are incredibly grateful to all of our supporters, without whom our work would not be possible.
Every single penny that we receive makes a huge difference to our ability to hold those in power to account and demand a better, fairer future.
If you’re in a position to support our work, you can do so here. Thank you
Support us nowAs well as our own research, Good Law Project relies on people like you to let us know when there’s an issue that needs our attention.
We’ve got detailed and clear instructions how you can anonymously and securely send us information and documents
Find out more
