Proceeding contribution from Lord Stevenson of Balmacara (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 23 January 2019. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Trade Bill.
Trade Bill
Moved by
Lord Stevenson of Balmacara
29: After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Involvement of judicial systems in trade disputes
(1) A trade agreement is not eligible for signature or ratification by the United Kingdom unless the agreement includes the provision in subsection (2).
(2) Legal proceedings brought against the United Kingdom under investment protection provisions included in a trade agreement will be heard by the courts and tribunals system of the United Kingdom.”
Secondary information
- Type
- Proceeding contribution
- Reference
- 795 c789
- Session
- 2017-19
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Administration of justice Agriculture Developing countries Development aid Environment protection Investment Energy EU external trade Import duties Imports Origin marking Waste management Trade agreements World Trade Organization Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Brexit Dispute resolution
- Legislation
- Trade Bill 2017-19
- Link
- View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk
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