European Communities Act 1972 (Repeal) Bill

A Bill to repeal the European Communities Act 1972 and related legislation; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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This bill would repeal the European Communities Act 1972 and related legislation, removing the main legal mechanism by which EU law has applied in the UK. It is intended to redefine how EU-derived rules fit into UK law and to address connected purposes noted in the bill’s title.

Key Points

Repeals the European Communities Act 1972.
Repeals related legislation linked to that Act.
Removes the legal framework by which EU law has effect in the UK.
Includes provisions described as 'connected purposes' in the full title.
Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons (first reading occurred on 2013-06-24).

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. The first reading occurred on 24 June 2013; no further progress details are provided here.

Who is affected?

UK residents and householdsBusinesses and organisations that trade with or rely on EU lawPublic sector bodies and government departmentsLegal professionals (lawyers, judges, regulators)EU citizens living in the UK and UK citizens with EU-related rights

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

24 Jun 2013

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - European Communities Act 1972 (Repeal)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 33 2013-2014, as introduced

BillCommons

19 Jul 2013

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.