What is a Brexit vote?

The United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, commonly referred to as the EU referendum or the Brexit referendum, took place on 23 June 2016 in the United Kingdom (UK) and Gibraltar to ask the electorate whether the country should remain a member of, or leave, the European Union (EU).

What are the reasons for UK to remain in EU?

The Government believes it is in the best interests of the UK to remain in the EU. This is the way to protect jobs, provide security, and strengthen the UK’s economy for every family in this country – a clear path into the future, in contrast to the uncertainty of leaving. This is your decision.

What is the purpose of art 50 in the Constitution of India?

Article 50 of the Constitution, which contains a Directive Principle of State Policy, provides that the State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.”

Can Parliament ‘take back control’ from the EU?

During the EU referendum, voters were constantly urged to “take back control” and regain parliamentary sovereignty from the EU. Yet in what sense is parliament taking back control, if the government is able, using its ancient prerogative powers, to manage the whole EU withdrawal process without any significant parliamentary involvement?

Should we respect the outcome of the Brexit referendum?

Political fairness and democratic principle require one to respect the outcome of the referendum even if one is persuaded that Brexit would be a very bad idea. One might think it wrong to hold the referendum, but it was held – and Parliament invited the people to decide this question.

Does the UK need a referendum to leave the EU?

Britain’s consent to the ongoing and far-reaching expansion of EU competence has been by simple agreement of the Crown. This capacity is now limited by the EU Act 2011, but still it is only an ordinary referendum that is required.

Should the Brexit process be subject to parliamentary control and oversight?

The court’s judgment means that the process must be subject to parliamentary control and oversight. Importantly (especially in the light of some recent media comments ), the court stressed that this is purely a question of law and that the court is not concerned with, and does not express any view about, the merits of leaving the EU.