A Bill To repeal the European Communities Act 1972; and to make provision for the Secretary of State to repeal any enactment which has been a consequence of the European Communities Act 1972.
House of Lords
17 June 2014
This bill would repeal the European Communities Act 1972, which currently gives effect to EU law in the UK. It would also provide the Secretary of State with power to repeal any enactment that was created because of that Act. In short, it starts the process of redefining how EU-derived laws operate in the UK after Brexit and sets up a mechanism for changing those laws through Parliament in the future.
The bill is being considered in the House of Lords at the second reading stage, with further stages to follow as it moves through Parliament.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 16 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.