Council of Europe worried by UK press fury at Brexit ruling

[WorldNews]

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A Council of Europe official voiced concern Monday at attempts by several British newspapers and some politicians "to stir up popular hatred" in the public debate on Brexit. The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils Muiznieks took aim at political and media reaction to a shock court ruling that parliament, rather than just the prime minister, will have to trigger Britain's withdrawal from the European Union. The ruling provoked "blatant attacks on the independence of the judiciary designed to stir up popular hatred, not just against the so-called 'enemies of the people' but also those who brought the claim to the courts," Muiznieks said on Facebook.

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