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Here's a thread on the #MaySummons issue, which is hidden away in a conversation with @ElaineLovesLife. You may find it helpful /1
@ElaineLovesLife As I understand it, there’s no element of relitigation between the Wolchover action & previous cases like Wilson. They are in different areas of law. And each one has very different criteria & consequences. The Wolchover case is very much more serious in it’s consequences /2
@ElaineLovesLife Sue Wilson sought a declaration from the High Ct’s civil branch, that TM's decision was merely unreasonable, but didn't allege breach of trust / bad intent. If court had given declaration would have been embarrassing & inconvenient for TM & a hitch for Brexit, but not terminal /3
Today's court application by David Wolchover QC, a leading criminal law barrister & Prof Joshua Silver, an Oxford Uni physicist, to have a warrant issued for Theresa May for the crime of misconduct in public office, is a hugely important development. 1/
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It is important for many reasons. Perhaps the most significant are /2
However, unless there’s OVERWHELMING public, media & legal support for the prosecution, terrified politicians, moving behind the scenes will ensure the court rejects the application, right at the start of the process. /3
