Interview with Gina Miller: An update on Brexit and Article 50 (Video 1 of 3) | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Gina Miller, a Brexit campaigner, discusses the High Court ruling, potential appeals, and the future of Brexit negotiations.

Key Insights

• 🔠 The High Court ruling is not expected to be overturned on appeal, as the case is straightforward and follows the letter of the law.
• 🥺 Triggering Article 50 without parliamentary intervention may lead to legal cases in the future.
• 🏤 Brexit negotiations may be difficult, with some European member states favoring a quick and brutal Brexit, while others believe Britain can help reform the EU.
• 😀 Gina Miller has faced personal abuse, including death threats, because of her involvement in the Brexit case.
• 🧍 Politicians, the media, and society need to stand up against the abuse and promote a more civilized discourse.
• 🎚️ Gina Miller's previous experience has prepared her for the backlash but not the level of personal hatred she has experienced.

Transcript

how concerned are you that the High Court ruling will be overturned on appeal I'm not concerned at all because we don't believe my legal team and I that the case is appealable and the 11 Supreme Court judges are going to sit which is going to be the first time in the history of the Supreme Court very unlikely to overturn the three judges because th... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: How concerned are you about the High Court ruling being overturned on appeal?

I'm not concerned at all because the case is straightforward, and we believe that only Parliament can grant or take away rights. The 11 Supreme Court judges are unlikely to overturn the three judges' ruling.

Q: What will happen if the ruling is overturned?

We will leave it at this stage, and the government will have to deal with triggering Article 50. However, triggering Article 50 without parliamentary intervention may lead to future legal cases.

Q: How long do you expect Brexit negotiations to last?

The negotiations could go on for years, not just due to what's happening in the UK but also because of referenda and elections in other European countries. The domestic priorities of other member states may delay our exit.

Q: Do you believe Brexit will be damaging for the UK?

Yes, as time goes on, the British public will realize that Brexit will be very damaging for us. There may be different scenarios, such as a soft or hard Brexit, but brexit may not happen at all.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Gina Miller is not concerned about the High Court ruling being overturned on appeal, as she believes the case is straightforward and only Parliament can grant or take away rights.

• If the ruling is overturned, Miller does not plan to go to the European Court, and instead, the government would have to deal with triggering Article 50. She warns that triggering Article 50 without parliamentary intervention may lead to future legal cases.

• Miller expects Brexit negotiations to be difficult and believes that as time goes on, the British public will realize that Brexit will be damaging. She thinks Theresa May will trigger Article 50 but questions if Brexit is revocable.