Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Was Boris Johnson's move to prorogue parliament legal?
Position2 of 3

Yes, it was legal

Parliament is the master of its own fate and as the leader of the majority party in parliament, Boris Johnson was well within his rights to bring the longest parliamentary session in history to a close.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. The UK has no codified constitution
    The UK does not have a codified constitution, leaving very few formal restrictions on executive power.
  2. Parliament is the master of its own proceedings
    Parliament alone decides when it will sit and when it should be prorogued. As leader of the majority party, Boris Johnson is allowed to prorogue parliament whenever he chooses.