A legal challenge will examine whether Boris Johnson could be jailed if he pushes through a no-deal Brexit.
A Scottish judge is being asked to consider whether Boris Johnson could be jailed if he takes the UK out of the EU without a deal.
The UK government has insisted it is focused on sealing a deal with the EU to ensure the UK can leave by 31 October, the current deadline, but says a no-deal exit is the only other alternative.The legal action has been initiated by businessman Dale Vince, QC Jo Maugham and SNP MP Joanna Cherry. The judge will rule on this initial part of the case on Monday, after which a panel of Inner House judges will consider whether the court could use its"nobile officium" power to effectively sign a letter to European leaders if Mr Johnson refuses to do so.Boris Johnson:"I'd rather be dead in a ditch" than ask for Brexit delay
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