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Essential Cases: Public Law

Essential Cases: Public Law (3rd edn)

Thomas E. Webb

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Thomas E. Webb
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date: 01 April 2023

R v Secretary of State for Transport, ex parte Factortame Ltd (No. 2) [1991] 1 AC 603, House of Lordslocked

R v Secretary of State for Transport, ex parte Factortame Ltd (No. 2) [1991] 1 AC 603, House of Lordslocked

  • Thomas E. WebbThomas E. WebbLecturer in Law, Lancaster University

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Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in R v Secretary of State for Transport, ex parte Factortame Ltd (No. 2) [1991] 1 AC 603, House of Lords. This case explored whether a United Kingdom court could suspend the effect of primary legislation where it was in conflict with European Community law. It necessarily raises questions about the nature and limits (if any) of parliamentary sovereignty. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Thomas Webb.

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