In this video, Professor Mark Elliott considers the extent to which the Bill could be considered to be proposing a breach of international law.
EU Commission rejects UK’s new legislation and launches legal action against Britain.
The Northern Ireland Protocol is a deal that was agreed less than three years ago and it’s already causing problems.
So what is the ECJ, what is its role in the protocol and what are the possible alternatives?
Northern Ireland Protocol: What is the latest UK-EU row about and why are Brexit tensions still bubbling away?
24/05/2021
Trade secretary says government ‘absolutely’ wants to remove border checks agreed by Boris Johnson in Brexit deal.
The EU has proposed to the UK that the EEAS will open an office in Belfast, in recognition of Northern Ireland’s unique position, but this proposal has reportedly been rejected by Whitehall.
The renewed tension in Northern Ireland could have far-reaching implications for the future of the United Kingdom - and post-Brexit relations with the EU.
The European Union has promised legal action after the British government unilaterally extended a grace period for checks on food imports to Northern Ireland, a move that Brussels said breached the terms of London’s EU divorce deal.
Article 16 of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland seems to be fated to become one of those legal provisions known by their number alone, like Article 50 or Section 28.
The Northern Ireland Protocol will impact on trade across the Irish Sea
Will there be food shortages after Brexit?
08/12/2020
Leaving the EU single market and customs union will bring new friction and red tape for food importers
Leaving the EU single market and customs union will bring new friction and red tape for food importers
Most of the fishing that takes place close to the west coast of Scotland is for shellfish, and most of the catch is exported to Europe.
What happens if we have no deal?
15/10/2020
Mr Johnson told his cabinet this week that leaving the EU without a deal should hold “no fear” for Britain, but was he right?
"Lots of requests for a step-by-step explanation of Johnson's plans to breach Protocol on Irish border. No problem." - Michael Dougan
13/09/2020
Lots of requests for a step-by-step explanation of Johnson's plans to breach Protocol on Irish border. / No problem. And by the end, you'll understand why this man is totally unfit to hold public office.