WIDESPREAD indignation has followed the latest developments as five traders fight for the right to sell goods in measures that their customers both want and understand.

The Magna Carta Society has conducted detailed correspondence with the Parliamentary Speaker's office over points of law. It appears that the latest decision - on the alleged legality of metric regulations - failed to take into account constitutional safeguards protecting domestic legal rights and privileges from alien jurisdiction.

As the five consider their next steps, it is clear that the debate on our constitutional rights is just beginning. I am confident that when the full facts are known, the scales of justice will not only support the constitutional right to sell in the pounds and ounces that the majority prefer, but will also point towards substantial compensation.

Readers wanting more information should write to me or visit my website, www.magnacarta.demon.co.uk

Bob Lomas,

Chairman,

Magna Carta Society,

PO Box 358,

Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 7FY.

Updated: 11:13 Wednesday, February 20, 2002