prorogation

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Lady Hale and her famous brooch collection became headline news last year as the highest court in the land came into conflict with the UK government over its prorogation of parliament.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2020

When the judge wore this arachnid accessory to announce that Boris Johnson’s prorogation of parliament was unlawful, people were quick to try to decode what message she might have been hoping to send.

From The Guardian • Dec. 31, 2019

As a remedy, the Supreme Court declared the whole prorogation null and void.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 26, 2019

Internet users zeroed in on the spider attached to her chest on Tuesday as she read the decision tearing down Mr. Johnson’s prorogation decision.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2019

The House of Commons brought fresh charges against Buckingham, whose murder soon after the prorogation removed one subject of dispute.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History by Various