Overview

This bill proposes to repeal the European Communities Act 1972, the primary legislation that incorporated European law into the UK legal system. It aims to remove the legal basis for EU law in the UK and pave the way for a complete departure from the European Union.

Description

The bill's core function is to repeal the European Communities Act 1972. This act, passed in 1972, brought the UK into the European Economic Community (EEC). Repealing this Act removes the legal precedence of EU law within the UK.

Secondary Legislation: Secondary legislation created under the 1972 Act will remain in effect unless specifically amended or repealed through a new statutory instrument, subject to parliamentary approval.

Related Acts: The Secretary of State will have the power to repeal any other Acts made redundant by the repeal of the 1972 Act, again subject to parliamentary approval.

Commencement and Extent: The Act's commencement date will be set by the Secretary of State, and it applies across the whole of the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland).

Government Spending

The bill does not directly specify any changes to government spending. The long-term financial consequences of leaving the European Union would be substantial and complex. However, the repeal of the 1972 Act itself does not directly allocate or reallocate funds.

Groups Affected

The repeal of the European Communities Act 1972 would affect numerous groups and interests, including:

• Businesses: Businesses that rely on EU regulations or trade with the EU would face significant changes and uncertainty.
• Citizens: UK citizens' rights and freedoms, as derived from EU law, would be altered.
• Parliament: Parliament would regain legislative sovereignty but would also need to create new laws to replace existing EU regulations.
• The Judiciary: The courts would no longer be bound by EU law.

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