The Brexit Paradox

[steepholm]

Did I read recently that, had the Brexit referendum been legally binding, the courts would have ruled it void because of the various frauds associated with it? But that, because it was only advisory, no such ruling was possible? I think I did.

This leads to the curious paradox whereby, had the referendum been obligatory it could have been cancelled, but because it was not, politicians feel they have no choice but to carry on with it. Such is British politics at the moment.

Comments

[cmcmck]

My head is sore from constant contact with my desk in recent months!

[gillo]

I understand and share your pain.

[shewhomust]

I did not see that. Interesting...

I had certainly wondered whether anyone was tallying up the total breaches of the rules.

[gillo]

Yes. It was more or less admitted by the Government lawyers in the court hearing last week about a judicial review - May knew it was corrupt and still decided to proceed, and as it was advisory she can't be forced legally to withdraw A50. It's a shitfest.