Ratiftying the EU Treaty

I have just learnt that the High Court has issued an interim judgement on the case that Stuart Wheeler has brought to force a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. Lord Justice Richards has invited ministers to "stay their hand" until his ruling has been made, apparently he has also said that he is "very surprised" that ministers are pushing ahead with ratifying the EU Treaty.

I think that Lord Justice Richards may not realise the political imperative to get the EU deal sewn up as soon as possible before the people realise what is happening.