Do What Thy Wilt Be The Whole Of The Law Says Piggy-Fuck Man

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34634533

Legal challenge over change to ministerial code

The prime minister is facing a direct legal challenge over changes to the code which sets out rules and standards for ministers in public office.
A new version of the ministerial code omits a previous reference to ministers being bound by international law.

Senior lawyers claim this could affect the UK's international position and relationship with other states.
The Cabinet Office said the code was very clear on the need to comply with the law, including international law.

Until last Thursday, the ministerial code stressed the overarching duty to comply with the law "including international law and treaty obligations".
A new draft simply refers to a duty to comply with "the law".

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