Dear John,

Today’s Supreme Court judgment is a victory for the rule of law. It’s a reminder that in this country no one is above the law and our judges will hold the powerful to account without fear or favour. 

Whatever you think about the decision to prorogue Parliament and whatever you think about Brexit, this is our constitutional system working exactly as it should – the judiciary independently scrutinising the actions of the Government. Accountability in action. 

The UK does not have a written constitution, but it does have constitutional principles. Principles of fairness, open justice, individual liberty, Parliamentary sovereignty and Parliamentary accountability. These principles protect all our rights and freedoms, and today the Supreme Court has brought them to life once again. 

We will now watch to see if the Prime Minister makes a public statement that he will abide by his legal obligations – those made plain by today’s judgment and those under the law requiring him to seek a Brexit extension. 

Earlier this month we launched legal case against the Prime Minister following reports he intends to flout this law. Until the Prime Minister confirms he will act lawfully, our case will proceed, relying on the same fundamental principles that the Supreme Court invoked today.

Thank you for your support in these extraordinary times,

Martha Spurrier

Director

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