People are sharing “Supreme Court Facts” – 21 points of order
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After the hearing, or "match" as its technically termed, the Judges retire to their team facilities for a warm down and wintergreen rub #SupremeCourtFacts pic.twitter.com/VtcVb4baJ2
— ⚫ Di Middleton QC (@di_middleton_QC) September 17, 2019
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Every May the QC who has won the most cases at the Supreme Court competes in the European Champions Court against the best lawyers from Europe’s top courts. This year it is being held at the San Siro in Milan. #supremecourtfacts
— Peleton Plodder (@peletonplodder) September 17, 2019
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I’m not a lawyer but I have it on good authority that if a decision becomes deadlocked it is resolved by a round of rock, paper, scissors.#supremecourtfacts
— Dylan Jones (@DylanBeefy) September 17, 2019
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Recently, due to live streaming, they’ve started borrowing theatrics from WWE and started using tables and stepladders. Climbing up higher so as to slam a book down whilst making a point. #SupremeCourtFacts
— 4markowen (@4markowen) September 17, 2019
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This is the name of the cologne/perfume which all Treasury devils (government lawyers) must use when speaking in the Supreme Court. Lady Hale will kick of the session by singing "Smells Like Dunkirk Spirit" #supremecourtfacts https://t.co/8uZyNrP3bi
— Steve Peers (@StevePeers) September 17, 2019
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It used to be tradition that on the last day of each case, the judges were allowed to bring games. This was discontinued when The Lord Keith of Kinkel brought in his gameboy in 1993, which got broken and his mum wrote a terse letter to the Queen. #supremecourtfacts
— Maxonian Remoaner (@31ltolox) September 17, 2019
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When there’s a dispute, the barristers can shout ‘objection!’ and the matter is decided by VAR replays.#SupremeCourtFacts
— Malcolm Hawkes (@MalcolmHawkes) September 17, 2019
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Judge Rinder has the final say in every case #SupremeCourtFacts pic.twitter.com/fhIhbwnd3v
— AngryBritain.com (@AngryBritain) September 17, 2019
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Every judge is paid directly from EU funds and is an openly gay fencer. All judgments are approved by the President of the Commission. #supremecourtfacts
— Resjudicatamyfoot (@Resjudicatamyft) September 17, 2019
Although he has yet to join in with the sharing of Supreme Court Facts, comedian and actor David Schneider had this heartfelt seasonal message for all with a stake in today’s proceedings.
Happy Supreme Court Eve. Here’s hoping Santa Laws brings you a stocking full of democracy and Parliamentary sovereignty.
— David Schneider (@davidschneider) September 16, 2019
If the UK’s been naughty, it’ll find another prorogation in its stocking.
