The hon. and learned Gentleman, like everyone in the House, will be well aware that our legislation does not have long preambles. I think that the judges need further guidance. He has indicated from the Dispatch Box that the preambles will have force. What weight should the judiciary across the UK give to those preambles, as they are not accustomed to them in British legislation? What does “force” actually mean?
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
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Lady Hermon
(Independent (affiliation))
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 20 December 2017.
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Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
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