European Union (Requirements relating to Withdrawal) Bill

A Bill to establish requirements in connection to the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

15 March 2019

In Plain English

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This bill would create legal requirements related to the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. It aims to set out the steps, duties and safeguards the Government and Parliament must follow during the withdrawal process, and to provide a framework for how laws and rights are managed as the UK leaves the EU.

Key Points

Establishes statutory requirements for the withdrawal process and related actions by the Government.
Creates duties and powers for ministers and Parliament to oversee, report on, and respond to withdrawal steps.
Seeks to safeguard continuity of laws, rights and public protections across the UK during withdrawal, including consideration of the devolved administrations.

Who is affected?

UK residents and businessesEU/EEA citizens living in the UK and UK citizens living in the EUUK government departments, agencies and the devolved administrations (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)Courts, legal professionals and regulatory bodies involved in implementing withdrawal

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

30 Jan 2019

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - European Union (Requirements relating to Withdrawal)

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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.