Says case must be expedited as otherwise is will be rendered pointless. #BrexitCase
Says government answer does not meet "the duty of candour," says the government appears to be trying to delay the case.
Judge asks if counsel can think "of a case in the last 50 years" that has been allowed to go straight to the inner house? #BrexitCase
Welsh says this is highly unusual, but necessary due to the "restrictive timescale,"
If goes past October 31 will be rendered "pointless and academic." #BrexitCase
Judge notes his role is to summarise the arguments for the guidance of higher court, adds "I don't have the opposing arguments." #BrexitCase
Counsel for the petitioners argues the normal process "just won't be possible within 11 weeks." #BrexitCase
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Why did the Sun/News of the world hack William and Harry so much?
A thread.
Royal news and gossip was a staple of their output, but their problem was that, in 2006/2010 the younger members of the family, who the public was most interested wouldn't cooperate, as they blamed the press for Diana's death
Their Royal reporters were also mostly middle aged men in suits, they wouldn't exactly blend in at the London nightspots the young set hung out at
Counsel now going over emails sent to the Mail on Sunday to Harry's solicitors asking if they wanted to "comment or guide," them on their planned article.
Counsel, Harry had only made the offer to pay when the judicial review was already in progress.
Says "That's the basis of what the criticism [in the article] was about
Back at court (by video link) for a motions hearing in the case of Prince Harry v Associated Newspapers.
Not sure what I'll be able to report, but will let you all know what I can.