Controversial Constitutional Cases: Miller II

In this Constitutional Law Matters video, Mark Elliott considers the Miller II case, in which the UK Supreme Court held that Parliament had been unlawfully 'prorogued', or suspended, in autumn 2019 during a critical phase of the Brexit process. Professor Elliott explains why the Court reached this conclusion, examines the reliance placed by the Court on the fundamental principles of parliamentary sovereignty and accountability, and considers why Miller II is considered by some to be a controversial constitutional case.

[deanbullen]

Good explanation. You say it's a well established principle that where fundamental constitutional questions are in play, they can be used to limit the extent of government powers. Can you give any examples please?