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EU Referendum franchise challenge – a message from the legal team and Harry Schindler

Posted on 25/05/2016 by Grahame Pigney

From Leigh Day – 25th May 2016 So this is the end of the legal battle, we took it all the way to the highest Court in the country but unfortunately we were unable to persuade the Supreme Court justices of … Continue reading →

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Lawyers take EU Referendum franchise challenge to the Supreme Court

Posted on 20/05/2016 by Grahame Pigney

20 May 2016 from Leigh Day lawyers acting for 2 British citizens challenging the EU Referendum franchise. Lawyers for two British Citizens banned from voting in the EU referendum as they have lived outside the UK, but within the EU, … Continue reading →

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Challenge to EU Referendum Act franchise – Appeal Court judgment due on Friday

Posted on 18/05/2016 by Grahame Pigney

Update from Leigh Day Just to let you know that the judgment from the Court of Appeal, in the legal challenge brought on behalf of two British Citizens against the 15 year voting rule, will be handed down on Friday … Continue reading →

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EU Referendum franchise challenge – Court of Appeal hearing date

Posted on 04/05/2016 by Grahame Pigney

The Appeal Court hearing in the ongoing fight for democratic justice for all UK Citizens living in the EU will take place on 9th May 2016 according to the lawyers Leigh Day. Leigh Day are acting for 94-year-old Harry Shindler, a … Continue reading →

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British citizens living in EU granted leave to appeal in EU Referendum challenge

Posted on 03/05/2016 by Grahame Pigney

Press release from Leigh Day the lawyers acting for British citizens excluded from the EU Referendum franchise. 3 May 2016 British citizens living in EU granted leave to appeal in Brexit challenge The High Court has given permission for lawyers … Continue reading →

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Lawyers vow to fight on as High Court rejects Brexit challenge by disenfranchised expatriates

Posted on 28/04/2016 by Grahame Pigney

Press Release from Leigh Day regarding the High Court appeal against the exclusion of expatriates from the EU Referendum franchise. 28 April 2016 Lawyers vow to fight on after High Court rejects Brexit challenge Lawyers acting for two British citizens … Continue reading →

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Judgement expected today on expatriates High Court appeal on EU Referendum franchise

Posted on 28/04/2016 by Grahame Pigney

Press Release from Leigh Day regarding the High Court appeal against the exclusion of expatriates from the EU Referendum franchise. We expect the judgment from the hearing in the case below to be handed down at the High Court tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Update: High Court to hear Brits’ Brexit legal case on Wednesday 20 April

Posted on 18/04/2016 by Grahame Pigney

A High Court hearing into the rights of up to 2 million Britons in Europe to vote in the EU referendum will take place on Wednesday 20th April 2016. Two judges at the High Court in London will hear arguments … Continue reading →

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Brexit High Court hearing in legal action over expats exclusion

Posted on 08/04/2016 by Grahame Pigney

7 April 2016 Brexit High Court hearing in legal action over expats exclusion The High Court has agreed to hear arguments in the legal challenge against the UK Government over its decision to exclude up to 2 million British people … Continue reading →

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Expatriates in High Court legal action over Brexit exclusion

Posted on 19/03/2016 by Grahame Pigney

Update on the High Court action to remove the 15 year limit on voting for expatriates for the EU Referendum.   According to the Telegraph a High Court judge has ordered the Government to file a written response to the … Continue reading →

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