Public Law weekly highlights—23 January 2020

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This week's edition of Public Law weekly highlights includes selected Brexit headlines and legislation updates, including passage of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill and associated preparations for the ratification and implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement ahead of exit day next week, preparatory discussions in preparation for negotiations on the future UK-EU relationship, further scrutiny of Brexit-related international agreements and commentary on the risks of cross-sectoral bargaining in future trade talks. Also in this edition, parliamentary approval of the Queen’s Speech, £2bn financial support package for the restored Northern Ireland Executive, passage of the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 and the government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry report. Consultations include a Northern Ireland consultation on same-sex marriage and conversion entitlements and an EU consultation on draft legislation extending State aid rules applicable to the agriculture, forestry, fishery and aquaculture sectors. Case updates this week include a judicial review decision upholding the separation of powers between the legislature and the judiciary.