Richard Ekins

Who’s on the Supreme Court

All 11 will sit in the Article 50 case. They differ in in philosophy, temperament and in how they understand their role

issue 03 December 2016

Ordinarily, the Supreme Court sits in panels of no more than nine. All 11 justices will hear the government’s appeal, to avoid any suggestion that the composition of the panel might make a difference to the outcome. Caution is understandable: judges differ in philosophy, temperament and in how they understand their role.

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