These are not murderers and rapists but prisoners who are serving less than a year who remain on the electoral roll. David Cameron, who defied the European judgements as prime minister, said the idea of prisoners being given the right to vote made him feel “physically sick”. Q&A What is the European court of justice (ECJ)? Show Hide The Luxembourg-based court of justice of the European Union is the highest court in Europe. The ECJ has had a relatively benign history with the UK – unlike the more contentious European court of human rights in Strasbourg – but nonetheless became a symbol of compromised sovereignty during the Brexit referendum.

Source: The Guardian October 29, 2017 11:26 UTC