Brexit Statutory Instruments: Identifying the Challenges

Author: Dr Robert Brett Taylor and Prof Adelyn L M Wilson, University of Aberdeen School of Law

PDF Published: Friday 20 Aug 2021 (SB 21-53)

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- Introduction
- The content of the notifications
- Changes to the legislative proposal after notification
- The lead subject committees not receiving the UK Exit SI
- The length of time for scrutiny
- Categorisation
- Impact assessments and consultation with stakeholders
- The relationship of UK Exit SIs with common frameworks
- Conclusion
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