Parliament must have role in scrutinising Brexit, Committee reports

Monday 25 Jul 2016 @ 08:05
Parliamentary Committees and Public Enquiries

The EU Committee publishes a report stating that all aspects of the negotiations on the UK withdrawal from the EU, including trade negotiations, should be effectively scrutinised by Parliament.

Key findings

Parliament's scrutiny of the withdrawal negotiations is vital to ensure an ‘audit trail’ for future generations.
Scrutiny must cover informal discussions, as well as negotiations on withdrawal and on a new relationship.
Negotiations on a new relationship can be undertaken in parallel to withdrawal negotiations under Article 50.
Parliamentary scrutiny would be enhanced by providing a distinct role for the House of Lords.

Further information

Channel website: http://www.parliament.uk/

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