Britain's government argued Parliament doesn't need to be futher consulted on trigger Brexit - in day one of a key court hearing in London.
The case is being heard by the country's highest court - the Supreme Court.
It follows a ruling from a lower court that the triggering of Article 50, which starts formal negotiations on the UK's exit from the EU, must be voted on by MPs.
Olly Barratt reports from the Supreme Court.
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The case is being heard by the country's highest court - the Supreme Court.
It follows a ruling from a lower court that the triggering of Article 50, which starts formal negotiations on the UK's exit from the EU, must be voted on by MPs.
Olly Barratt reports from the Supreme Court.
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