European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Bill

To make provision in connection with the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

18 September 2019

In Plain English

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The European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Bill is a proposed law about how the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. It would set out provisions connected with Brexit and the withdrawal process. It is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, where MPs debate the general principles of the bill.

Key Points

This is the No. 2 version of the EU withdrawal bill, originating in the House of Commons.
It aims to make provision relating to the UK's withdrawal from the EU and the arrangements around Brexit.
The bill has progressed to the 2nd reading in the Commons, indicating early-stage debate.
There is one official document associated with this bill (1 Bill).

Progress

The bill remains in the early stages of passage in the Commons, having reached the 2nd reading; after this it would typically go to committee, then to the Lords, before receiving royal assent.

Who is affected?

UK residentsUK businesses and organisations involved in cross-border activityPublic sector and government departmentsEU/EEA citizens in the UK

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

15 Jan 2019

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2)

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 314 2017-19 (as introduced)

BillCommons

15 Jan 2019

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.