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United Kingdom (Withdrawal from the European Union) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the Government to give notice under Article 50 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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This bill would set out how the government can give notice under Article 50 to start the UK's withdrawal from the EU. It also covers related steps needed to prepare for and implement withdrawal. In short, it creates a formal mechanism for triggering Brexit and addresses any connected legal changes.

Key Points

Provides the statutory basis for the government to give notice under Article 50 to begin EU withdrawal negotiations.
Outlines the process and any connected purposes required to trigger Article 50.
Includes related provisions to prepare UK law and institutions for withdrawal.

Who is affected?

UK Government and ParliamentUK-based businesses and employersUK residents and citizens (including EU nationals living in the UK)EU nationals living in the UK and UK nationals living in the EUDevolved administrations (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) and public bodies

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - United Kingdom (Withdrawal from the European Union)

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.

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