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Retained EU law—a guide for the perplexed

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Published on: 11 January 2021

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Table of contents

The incoming tide of retained EU law
What is retained EU law?
1. EU-derived domestic legislation
2. Direct EU legislation
3. Saved directly effective rights
4. Retained case law
5.Retained general principles of EU law
General exclusions from retained EU law
Ambulatory nature of retained EU law
Relationship with relevant separation agreement law

Article summary

Public Law analysis: In the first analysis in this series on ‘EU Relations Law’, Jack Williams of Monckton Chambers explains ‘retained EU law’, as introduced into domestic law at the end of the Brexit transition period by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (EU(W)A 2018).

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