Overview

This bill, the United Kingdom Parliament (Sovereignty) Bill, aims to reinforce the supremacy of the UK Parliament over European Union law. It seeks to ensure that UK laws are not overridden by EU legislation and to give Parliament greater control over the UK's relationship with the EU.

Description

The bill asserts the UK Parliament's sovereignty, stating that it will be supreme over any EU legislation, regardless of any prior Acts, such as the European Communities Act 1972. Key provisions include:

• Disapplication of EU Measures: A Minister can issue an order to disregard any legally binding EU measure or provision.
• Parliamentary Resolution to Disapply: If at least 100 Members of Parliament support a motion in both Houses to disapply an EU measure, the Minister must issue an order to do so.
• Parliamentary Veto on EU Initiatives: Parliament can pass a resolution instructing a Minister to vote against EU initiatives or proposals; if the proposal is still adopted, it won't become UK law.
• European Charter of Fundamental Rights: The bill declares that the European Charter of Fundamental Rights shall not be binding on anyone in the UK.
• Royal Assent: Any Bill contradicting this Act must be approved by both Houses of Parliament and through a national referendum before gaining Royal Assent.
• Orders: Orders made under the Act are subject to parliamentary scrutiny and potential annulment.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending figures. Its impact on government spending would depend on the decisions made regarding the disapplication of EU measures and the potential costs of implementing new policies to replace EU legislation.

Groups Affected

• UK Government: The government would have to adapt its policies and legal framework to account for the changes introduced by the bill.
• UK Parliament: Parliament would gain significant control over the implementation of EU law.
• Courts: The UK courts would have to interpret and apply the law in line with the new supremacy of UK Parliament legislation.
• Businesses: Businesses would need to comply with the changes in legislation and adapt to the altered legal framework.
• Citizens: Citizens' rights could be impacted depending on the decisions made under the Act.

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