I am reluctant to begin a new thread on UK politics, but I cannot find another thread to post this to. If their is an active thread, maybe the mods can move this post. In the UK, the Northern Island Secretary stated that it is fine for the government to go against international law and pass legislation that goes against an internationally agreed treaty and therefore international law for the sake of domestic expediency. What is telling is the following question and answer at the beginning of Prime Minister's question time. (source Hansard) Munira Wilson If Ministers think it is acceptable for this Government to not obey the law, how on earth can the Prime Minister expect the public at home to do so? The Prime Minister We expect everybody in this country to obey the law. The hypocrisy of the reply says everything.
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