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Public Law Coursework Prime facie, this case would seem to be a simple matter regarding the Weights and Measures Act 19851. However, the defence brings into their argument, important issues concerning legislative supremacy. There is a distinct element of constitutional significance to this case and this is evident from the fact that Lord Justice Law's judgement devotes a substantial amount of direction on the issue of implied repeal and the entrenchment of community law. It is important to look at the facts of this case and they are fairly simple. The defendant Mr. Thoburn was a greengrocer in Sunderland. As part of his business he used weighing equipment to weigh the product he was providing to his customer. This weighing equipment gave indication in imperial demarcations, which was contrary to current legislation and the defendant was given an official warning along with some 28 days to rectify the violation. The defendant...

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