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Retained EU Law: Where next?

Inquiry

This inquiry will look into the future of retained EU law in the context of the reviews announced by the Government.

Retained EU law is a new and unique concept in our domestic law, inconsistent with any previous constitutional arrangement. It was created in consequence of our leaving the European Union by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and it was a stopgap method.

In September 2021, the Government announced two reviews into retained EU law: one on substance and one on status. What happens to retained EU law is a vital and fundamental part of the re-shaping of law and regulation post-EU exit.

Read the Call for Evidence for more details on the inquiry.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Monday 18 April 2022.

Work news

Committee publishes report on the future of retained EU law

European Scrutiny Committee concludes that the ‘principle of the supremacy of EU law’ should be scrapped

Devolution and retained EU law to be examined in Committee session

European Scrutiny Committee hears from academics from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Minister questioned on Brexit Opportunities role

European Scrutiny Committee examines the Ministers new role

MPs to quiz experts on how retained EU law could be changed

Committee continues its inquiry into the future of retained EU law by questioning legal experts

Government proposals on retained EU law to be scrutinised by Committee

European Scrutiny Committee questions legal experts on Government proposals to create an ‘accelerated process’ to amend or repeal retained EU law

25 February 2022

Committee session examines the future of retained EU laws

Legal experts will examine retained laws, why they're different and if they're fit for purpose

7 February 2022

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