The UK’s departure from the EU raised wide ranging implications for Dispute Resolution practitioners. This subtopic seeks to provide guidance on the implications and how the continue to impact practitioners.
When considering issues arising out of the UK leaving the EU, the following tools provide assistance:
Practice Note: Brexit—dispute resolution—Q&As which contains Q&As covering a range of issues concerning the implications of the UK’s departure from the EU
Practice Note: The status of EU law in the UK after Brexit [Archived]
Practice Note: Dispute Resolution News Analysis—Brexit
The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, in connection with Brexit, introduced retained EU law (REUL) and associated terms. Since 1 January 2024, any REUL that remains in force has been known as ‘assimilated law’, in accordance with section 5 of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (REUL(RR)A 2023). It is generally to be interpreted according to ordinary domestic law and principles. REUL(RR)A 2023 also introduced new tests for courts considering whether to depart from assimilated case law, and procedures for dealing with
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