Developing the Scottish Parliament's scrutiny role after Brexit

Author: Iain McIver and Sarah Atherton

PDF Published: Thursday 18 Apr 2019 (SB 19-22)

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- Background
- Legislation in devolved areas that were previously EU competences
  - Protocol on obtaining Scottish Parliament approval to UK Ministers acting in devolved areas
  - Other Brexit powers
  - UK primary legislation in devolved areas
- International agreements which would previously have been negotiated by the EU
  - Negotiating modern international trade agreements
  - The UK Government's proposed approach to international trade after Brexit
  - The Scottish Government's proposals for international trade negotiations after Brexit
- Common UK frameworks post-Brexit
  - Work to date on common frameworks
  - What form may common frameworks take?
  - Scrutiny of common frameworks
  - Issues to consider on common frameworks
- Conclusions
- Background
- Legislation in devolved areas that were previously EU competences
- International agreements which would previously have been negotiated by the EU
- Common UK frameworks post-Brexit
- Conclusions
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