Dear John,

Liberty has held Governments of all colours and persuasions to account since we were founded in 1934. Today, we uphold that tradition as we seek a judicial review to ensure the Prime Minister obeys the law.

Over the past week, there’s been confusion and doubt about whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson will comply with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019. He has indicated that he may flout the law to avoid seeking an extension to the Brexit deadline.

We’re living in extraordinary political times. We as a nation are beyond doing ‘business as usual’. But just because we’re beyond the norm doesn’t mean the Government is now beyond the law.

Liberty is neutral on the issue of Brexit. Our case is nothing to do with whether the UK leaves the European Union or how we leave. Our issue is about upholding legal obligations because if a Prime Minster defies the law we are in dangerous waters.

To allow a Government, in whatever circumstance, to punch through parliamentary process and its laws because it’s not working in the way they would like, should concern everyone in Britain.

Brexit has left us, as a nation, in a blur of confusion. Separating what is really happening from the mess of party politics is all but impossible. This is why Liberty is stepping up to defend the rule of law by asking the courts to uphold our constitutional principles.

This case must be brought by a wholly independent body such as Liberty, because this is not a party political or Brexit issue – it is far, far more fundamental than that.  Our role has always been to robustly challenge unjust laws, policies and practices whoever is responsible for them.

Our case is simple: the UK Government, whoever it is made up of and whatever it is seeking to do, must always act lawfully. If the Prime Minister fails to do so, then we will see him in court.

We can only hold the Government to account with the support of people like you. Please join us as a Liberty member today to be part of our work to challenge injustice, uphold the rule of law and ensure the UK is a fair place for everyone. 

Best wishes,

Martha Spurrier

Director

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