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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