In Plain English
AI-generatedThis bill would create a Committee of Inquiry in Parliament to study the potential consequences if the United Kingdom were to withdraw from the European Union. It would require the committee to examine the likely political, economic, legal and social implications and to report its findings to Parliament.
Key Points
- Establishes a Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry to investigate the implications of UK withdrawal from the EU.
- Requires the committee to assess a broad range of consequences (political, economic, legal and social) and publish its findings for Parliament.
- Originated in the Lords and is currently at the second reading stage in the Lords.
Who is affected?
UK citizens and residentsBusinesses and employers across sectorsPublic sector bodies and government departmentsParliament and its staff (including Lords, MPs and civil servants involved in the Inquiry)EU citizens living in the United Kingdom and UK citizens living in the European UnionLegal professionals, researchers and think-tanks focused on constitutional and international law
Generated 21 February 2026
