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Overview

This Bill asserts the supremacy of the UK Parliament over European Union law, particularly regarding borders and immigration. It allows the UK government and Parliament to disapply EU laws and initiatives, effectively overriding EU decisions in UK law.

Description

The Bill aims to ensure UK parliamentary sovereignty over EU law. Key provisions include:

• Disapplication of EU Measures: Ministers can issue orders to disapply EU measures, including those concerning borders and immigration, regardless of when they were adopted. This can be triggered by either ministerial order or a parliamentary resolution backed by at least 100 MPs in both Houses.
• Parliamentary Veto on EU Initiatives: Parliament can pass a resolution instructing ministers to vote against proposed EU legislation; if the EU adopts the legislation despite this, it will be deemed non-applicable in the UK.
• Exclusion of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: The EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights is explicitly excluded from UK law.
• Restriction on Royal Assent: No bill contradicting this Act can receive Royal Assent unless a referendum is held meeting the conditions outlined in the European Union Act 2011.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending. The impact will depend on the actions taken under the bill's provisions and the potential need for implementing legislation to replace or mitigate the effects of disapplied EU measures. No figures are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Government Ministers and Parliamentarians: They gain enhanced powers to influence and override EU legislation.
• Courts and Judiciary: Their application of EU law is restricted.
• Individuals and Businesses: Changes to regulations impacting borders, immigration, and other areas governed by EU law will directly impact their lives and operations.
• EU Institutions: The bill directly challenges the authority of EU institutions over the UK.