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Essential Cases: Public Law

Essential Cases: Public Law (6th edn)

Thomas E. Webb
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date: 14 November 2024

Jackson v HM Attorney General [2005] UKHL 56, House of Lordslocked

Jackson v HM Attorney General [2005] UKHL 56, House of Lordslocked

  • Thomas E. WebbThomas E. WebbSenior Lecturer in Law, Lancaster University

Abstract

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Jackson v HM Attorney General [2005] UKHL 56, House of Lords. This case concerned the interpretation of the Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949 and the implications of this interpretation for the relationship between the Houses of Parliament. The case also contained important obiter from the House of Lords on the nature of parliamentary sovereignty. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.

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