Written question asked by Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 December 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 December 2016. It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 December 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Civil Proceedings: EU Law

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to negotiate the UK's continued participation in those aspects of the Brussels I framework which provide that civil and commercial judgments are recognised and enforced throughout the EU, and provide for consumers to sue or defend themselves in domestic courts and have any judgment enforced across the EU.

Answer: The Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU) has responsibility for overseeing negotiations to leave the EU and establishing the future relationship between the UK and the EU. The Ministry of Justice, which has responsibility for civil judicial cooperation legal instruments such as the Brussels I recast Regulation, has been working closely with DExEU to consider options for the future relationship between the UK and the EU. We will work to ensure the best outcome for the UK, including its consumers and businesses.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL4096
Session: 2016-17
Subjects: Civil proceedings Commercial law Enforcement EU law Judgements Brexit
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk