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European Union (Withdrawal) Bill inquiry

Inquiry

The Committee's report states that legislation is necessary to ensure legal continuity and certainty when the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. The Committee does not comment on the merits of Brexit, but concludes that the Bill, as drafted, has fundamental flaws of a constitutional nature.

Work news

EU (Withdrawal) Bill needs amending to make it constitutionally acceptable

Constitution Committee publishes report on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

29 January 2018

Government Ministers questioned on the EU Withdrawal Bill

Constitution Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 13 December at 9.45am

12 December 2017

EU Withdrawal Bill implications for Northern Ireland examined by Lords

Constitution Committee hears evidence on Wednesday 6 December at 10.30am

6 December 2017

Shadow Brexit Minister questioned on EU Withdrawal Bill

Constitution Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 29 November at 10.30am

24 November 2017

Former Supreme Court President questioned on EU Withdrawal Bill

Constitution Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 1 November at 10.15am

1 November 2017

Constitution Committee calls for evidence on EU (Withdrawal) Bill

Constitution Committee launches inquiry on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

14 September 2017

Brexit fundamentally challenges constitutional balance between Parliament and Government

Constitution Committee publishes interim report on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

7 September 2017

Contact us

Email: constitution@parliament.uk
Phone: 020 7219 5960 (committee staff) | 020 7219 8286 (Press Officer)
Address: Constitution Committee, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW