I have not pre-empted anyone or anything. I have given the facts as we know them. I have repeated them multiple times before so there is little point in doing so again. As far as I remember no one else has pre-empted anything and all have said we will have to await the outcome of the appeal. Are there any examples of such pre-emptive behavior that I have missed?

I have also clearly stated that while I am no expert in constitutional law it is quite apparent that the government lied and is now desperately trying to save face. That is not a fact, simply my opinion but, on the balance of probabilities, I don't believe anyone can dismiss that view out of hand.

DtG