Overview

This bill, the European Union (Withdrawal) Act, aims to repeal the European Communities Act 1972, removing the legal basis for EU law in the UK. It also empowers the Secretary of State to repeal other legislation stemming from the 1972 Act and initiate the UK's withdrawal from EU treaties.

Description

This bill has three main components:

• Repeal of the European Communities Act 1972: This act, passed in 1972, incorporated EU law into UK law. The bill repeals this act, meaning EU laws would no longer automatically apply in the UK.
• Power to repeal consequential legislation: The Secretary of State is granted the power to repeal any UK law passed as a result of the 1972 Act. This would require parliamentary approval for each repeal via a statutory instrument.
• Withdrawal from EU Treaties: The Secretary of State is required to start the process of withdrawing from or denouncing treaties listed under the 1972 Act within one month of the bill becoming law.

Secondary legislation made under the 1972 Act will remain in force unless amended or repealed by the government (subject to parliamentary approval).

Government Spending

The bill's direct impact on government spending is not explicitly stated in the provided text. However, the repeal of EU legislation and subsequent changes to UK law could indirectly impact various government departments and spending programs depending on the future legislative choices made by Parliament.

Groups Affected

Many groups could be affected, including:

• Businesses: Changes to regulations could impact business operations and trade.
• Citizens: Changes in laws affecting consumer rights, employment, and environmental protection are possible.
• Government Departments: Departments will need to adapt to the changes in legislation and potentially revise their operations.
• The Judiciary: Courts will need to interpret and apply the new legal framework.

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