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It has been predicted that Brexit issues will give rise to many legal actions in UK and other Member States' courts, and the Court of Justice of the EU. While there have not yet been a great many, several cases have been brought by UK citizens living in other EU Member States, while other cases have been interesting for their implications for the UK's future relations with the EU. This paper looks at issues that have been the subject of legal action in UK and EU courts.
It has been predicted that Brexit issues will give rise to many legal actions in UK and other Member States' courts, and the Court of Justice of the EU. While there have not yet been a great many, several cases have been brought by UK citizens living in other EU...
By
Vaughne Miller; Sylvia de Mars
Type
Commons Briefing papers
Legislation
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018
Subjects
Courts; British nationals abroad; EU countries; EU law; EU nationals; Referendums; Parliamentary scrutiny; Negotiations; Treaties; Treaty on European Union; Trade marks; Netherlands; Court of Justice of the European Union; European arrest warrants; Brexit; UK relations with EU
Date
1 November 2019
Reference
CBP-8415
What discussions has the Minister had with his counterparts in Germany, given that Chancellor Merkel has said that she wants to press ahead with the constitution, but the British public clearly do not want it?
What discussions has the Minister had with his counterparts in Germany, given that Chancellor Merkel has said that she wants to press ahead with the constitution, but the British public clearly do not want it?
Asked by
James Duddridge
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 2005
The Prime Minister has now met the incoming Chancellor of Germany, but it is to state the obvious to say that it is ultimately for the Germans to reach a decision on the ratification of the draft constitutional treaty on behalf of the German people, just as it is the perfect entitlement of the British Government, and ultimately the British Parliament, to reach a judgment on the right response of the United Kingdom to the decisive rejection of that treaty last spring by the French and the Dutch.
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; Germany; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c121
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Given the reality that the constitution is as dead as the Monty Python parrot, would it not be better for Britain to propose a more sensible alternative—the idea that, in future, Europe should be an association of independent, democratic states responsible for their own internal affairs—[Hon. Members: ““Hear, hear.””]—co-operating only where there is mutual benefit to be gained?
Given the reality that the constitution is as dead as the Monty Python parrot, would it not be better for Britain to propose a more sensible alternative—the idea that, in future, Europe should be an association of independent, democratic states responsible for their own internal affairs—[Hon. Members: ““Hear, hear.””]—co-operating only where there is mutual benefit to be gained?
Asked by
Kelvin Hopkins
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 2005
I think that the cheers of Conservative Members reflect the candour with which my hon. Friend has revealed his true agenda, which underlies so many of the questions that he asks—not only in Foreign Office questions but in wider debates on the issue. It is, however, continually the case and remains the case that the draft constitutional treaty was agreed by 25 member states, so it is not the role of any one member state to declare it dead. That explains the unanimous decision that was reached back in June, which will be the basis of further conversations in the European Council next spring.
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; EU countries; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Does the Minister agree that, rather than concentrate on what people might view as abstract issues of constitutional detail, there should be an emphasis on bringing home to the British people the benefits of EU membership?
Does the Minister agree that, rather than concentrate on what people might view as abstract issues of constitutional detail, there should be an emphasis on bringing home to the British people the benefits of EU membership?
Asked by
Wayne David
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 2005
I certainly agree that people in both France and the Netherlands were voting on the text, and we need to respect the judgment that they reached. The broader context of how Europe can meet the challenges of globalisation explains the broader conversation in which European leaders engaged when they met at Hampton Court in October.
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; UK membership of EU; EU countries; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Following the rejection of the treaty in the French and Dutch referendums, the June European Council agreed unanimously on the need for a period for reflection to consider the right way forward for Europe. The position remains that the Council will return to the issue of the draft constitutional treaty at the June Council in 2006.
Following the rejection of the treaty in the French and Dutch referendums, the June European Council agreed unanimously on the need for a period for reflection to consider the right way forward for Europe. The position remains that the Council will return to the issue of the draft constitutional treaty at the June Council in 2006.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
James Duddridge
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
If he will make a statement on the future of the European constitution.
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c120-1
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Clearly a period of reflection is in the interests of the whole of the European Union. However, there are elements of the constitution that match Britain's reform agenda. Is my right hon. Friend confident that during our presidency we have achieved what we set out to achieve in connection with reforming the structure of the EU? Will he assure the House that if we do not get those agreements by the end of the presidency, he and the Foreign Secretary will pursue this agenda until the EU is made more efficient and effective, irrespective of what happens to the constitution?
Clearly a period of reflection is in the interests of the whole of the European Union. However, there are elements of the constitution that match Britain's reform agenda. Is my right hon. Friend confident that during our presidency we have achieved what we set out to achieve in connection with reforming the structure of the EU? Will he assure the House that if we do not get those agreements by the end of the presidency, he and the Foreign Secretary will pursue this agenda until the EU is made more efficient and effective, irrespective of what happens to the constitution?
Asked by
Keith Vaz
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 2005
My hon. Friend's question contains a number of points. First, the judgment that the British Government reached, in the light of the decisive rejection in France and the Netherlands, was that the best use of the time during the British presidency was to engage in a broader conversation about the future of Europe. That explains the agenda that we set for the Hampton Court meeting in October in relation to specific future reforms of the European Union. Of course we have made substantive reforms in policy areas—for example, on the sugar regime, as was mentioned earlier—but in the coming six months further reflection is needed on the correct way forward, not least given the disparate range of opinions now being expressed in Europe on the future of the constitutional treaty.
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; EU countries; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c121
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I certainly agree that people in both France and the Netherlands were voting on the text, and we need to respect the judgment that they reached. The broader context of how Europe can meet the challenges of globalisation explains the broader conversation in which European leaders engaged when they met at Hampton Court in October.
I certainly agree that people in both France and the Netherlands were voting on the text, and we need to respect the judgment that they reached. The broader context of how Europe can meet the challenges of globalisation explains the broader conversation in which European leaders engaged when they met at Hampton Court in October.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
Wayne David
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Does the Minister agree that, rather than concentrate on what people might view as abstract issues of constitutional detail, there should be an emphasis on bringing home to the British people the benefits of EU membership?
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
As the EU presses on with the defence agency, criminal law code and the strengthening of foreign policy in many other crucial elements of the constitution, should not the Prime Minister keep his word to this House and the British people by holding a referendum in this country before the constitution returns to the EU agenda next year? The promise was unequivocal: we were told that we would have a referendum irrespective of what other countries did.
As the EU presses on with the defence agency, criminal law code and the strengthening of foreign policy in many other crucial elements of the constitution, should not the Prime Minister keep his word to this House and the British people by holding a referendum in this country before the constitution returns to the EU agenda next year? The promise was unequivocal: we were told that we would have a referendum irrespective of what other countries did.
Asked by
Lord Redwood
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 2005
That was a worthy attempt, but the position of the British Government has been set out several times in the House and elsewhere. The draft constitutional treaty would be ratified by means of a referendum in the United Kingdom, but the right hon. Gentleman is right to recognise that there needs to be a legal basis for decisions taken by the European Commission and, indeed, by the other institutions of the EU. That continues to be the case, notwithstanding the period of reflection for the constitutional treaty.
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; EU countries; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
That was a worthy attempt, but the position of the British Government has been set out several times in the House and elsewhere. The draft constitutional treaty would be ratified by means of a referendum in the United Kingdom, but the right hon. Gentleman is right to recognise that there needs to be a legal basis for decisions taken by the European Commission and, indeed, by the other institutions of the EU. That continues to be the case, notwithstanding the period of reflection for the constitutional treaty.
That was a worthy attempt, but the position of the British Government has been set out several times in the House and elsewhere. The draft constitutional treaty would be ratified by means of a referendum in the United Kingdom, but the right hon. Gentleman is right to recognise that there needs to be a legal basis for decisions taken by the European Commission and, indeed, by the other institutions of the EU. That continues to be the case, notwithstanding the period of reflection for the constitutional treaty.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Redwood
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
As the EU presses on with the defence agency, criminal law code and the strengthening of foreign policy in many other crucial elements of the constitution, should not the Prime Minister keep his word to this House and the British people by holding a referendum in this country before the constitution returns to the EU agenda next year? The promise was unequivocal: we were told that we would have a referendum irrespective of what other countries did.
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Will the Minister confirm that existing treaties and EU rules remain in force, including guarantees on the rule of law, democracy and human rights? What is the UK presidency doing to clarify the serious allegations about detention camps and rendition flights, which are surely against all decent standards?
Will the Minister confirm that existing treaties and EU rules remain in force, including guarantees on the rule of law, democracy and human rights? What is the UK presidency doing to clarify the serious allegations about detention camps and rendition flights, which are surely against all decent standards?
Asked by
Angus Robertson
(Scottish National Party)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 November 2005
The hon. Gentleman may be aware that my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has, on behalf of the European Union, written to the United States Secretary of State on exactly that matter.
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; EU countries; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c121
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The hon. Gentleman may be aware that my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has, on behalf of the European Union, written to the United States Secretary of State on exactly that matter.
The hon. Gentleman may be aware that my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has, on behalf of the European Union, written to the United States Secretary of State on exactly that matter.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
Angus Robertson
(Scottish National Party)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Will the Minister confirm that existing treaties and EU rules remain in force, including guarantees on the rule of law, democracy and human rights? What is the UK presidency doing to clarify the serious allegations about detention camps and rendition flights, which are surely against all decent standards?
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c121
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My hon. Friend's question contains a number of points. First, the judgment that the British Government reached, in the light of the decisive rejection in France and the Netherlands, was that the best use of the time during the British presidency was to engage in a broader conversation about the future of Europe. That explains the agenda that we set for the Hampton Court meeting in October in relation to specific future reforms of the European Union. Of course we have made substantive reforms in policy areas—for example, on the sugar regime, as was mentioned earlier—but in the coming six months further reflection is needed on the correct way forward, not least given the disparate range of opinions now being expressed in Europe on the future of the constitutional treaty.
My hon. Friend's question contains a number of points. First, the judgment that the British Government reached, in the light of the decisive rejection in France and the Netherlands, was that the best use of the time during the British presidency was to engage in a broader conversation about the future of Europe. That explains the agenda that we set for the Hampton Court meeting in October in relation to specific future reforms of the European Union. Of course we have made substantive reforms in policy areas—for example, on the sugar regime, as was mentioned earlier—but in the coming six months further reflection is needed on the correct way forward, not least given the disparate range of opinions now being expressed in Europe on the future of the constitutional treaty.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
Keith Vaz
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Clearly a period of reflection is in the interests of the whole of the European Union. However, there are elements of the constitution that match Britain's reform agenda. Is my right hon. Friend confident that during our presidency we have achieved what we set out to achieve in connection with reforming the structure of the EU? Will he assure the House that if we do not get those agreements by the end of the presidency, he and the Foreign Secretary will pursue this agenda until the EU is made more efficient and effective, irrespective of what happens to the constitution?
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c121
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
The Prime Minister has now met the incoming Chancellor of Germany, but it is to state the obvious to say that it is ultimately for the Germans to reach a decision on the ratification of the draft constitutional treaty on behalf of the German people, just as it is the perfect entitlement of the British Government, and ultimately the British Parliament, to reach a judgment on the right response of the United Kingdom to the decisive rejection of that treaty last spring by the French and the Dutch.
The Prime Minister has now met the incoming Chancellor of Germany, but it is to state the obvious to say that it is ultimately for the Germans to reach a decision on the ratification of the draft constitutional treaty on behalf of the German people, just as it is the perfect entitlement of the British Government, and ultimately the British Parliament, to reach a judgment on the right response of the United Kingdom to the decisive rejection of that treaty last spring by the French and the Dutch.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
James Duddridge
(Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
What discussions has the Minister had with his counterparts in Germany, given that Chancellor Merkel has said that she wants to press ahead with the constitution, but the British public clearly do not want it?
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c121
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I think that the cheers of Conservative Members reflect the candour with which my hon. Friend has revealed his true agenda, which underlies so many of the questions that he asks—not only in Foreign Office questions but in wider debates on the issue. It is, however, continually the case and remains the case that the draft constitutional treaty was agreed by 25 member states, so it is not the role of any one member state to declare it dead. That explains the unanimous decision that was reached back in June, which will be the basis of further conversations in the European Council next spring.
I think that the cheers of Conservative Members reflect the candour with which my hon. Friend has revealed his true agenda, which underlies so many of the questions that he asks—not only in Foreign Office questions but in wider debates on the issue. It is, however, continually the case and remains the case that the draft constitutional treaty was agreed by 25 member states, so it is not the role of any one member state to declare it dead. That explains the unanimous decision that was reached back in June, which will be the basis of further conversations in the European Council next spring.
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Asked by
Kelvin Hopkins
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Given the reality that the constitution is as dead as the Monty Python parrot, would it not be better for Britain to propose a more sensible alternative—the idea that, in future, Europe should be an association of independent, democratic states responsible for their own internal affairs—[Hon. Members: ““Hear, hear.””]—co-operating only where there is mutual benefit to be gained?
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c122
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If he will make a statement on the future of the European constitution.
If he will make a statement on the future of the European constitution.
Asked by
James Duddridge
(Conservative)
Answered by
Douglas Alexander
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 November 2005
For answer on
29 November 2005
Answered on
29 November 2005
Following the rejection of the treaty in the French and Dutch referendums, the June European Council agreed unanimously on the need for a period for reflection to consider the right way forward for Europe. The position remains that the Council will return to the issue of the draft constitutional treaty at the June Council in 2006.
Subjects
EU countries; European Constitution Treaty; France; Referendums; Netherlands
Date
29 November 2005
Reference
440 c120-1; 32391
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Lords debate on motion to call attention to current trends and developments in the euro. Motion withdrawn.
Lords debate on motion to call attention to current trends and developments in the euro. Motion withdrawn.
Lead member
Lord Roper
Answering member
Lord McKenzie of Luton
Department
Treasury
Type
Parliamentary proceedings
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; Economic and monetary union; EU economic policy; France; Euro; Economic growth; Referendums; Monetary policy; Public sector debt; Unemployment; Netherlands; Stability and Growth Pact; Productivity; European Central Bank
Date
23 June 2005
Reference
672 c1729-59
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to speak for the first time in the House. I understand that it is customary in one’s maiden speech to say how warm and welcoming the House is. However, I think I took that reputation a little too literally. Soon after I was introduced...
My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to speak for the first time in the House. I understand that it is customary in one’s maiden speech to say how warm and welcoming the House is. However, I think I took that reputation a little too literally. Soon after I was introduced...
Member
Baroness McDonagh
(Labour)
Type
Maiden speeches
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; Economic and monetary union; EU economic policy; France; Euro; Economic growth; Referendums; Monetary policy; Public sector debt; Unemployment; Netherlands; Stability and Growth Pact; Productivity; European Central Bank
Date
23 June 2005
Reference
672 c1738-40
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, before the noble Lord sits down, will he reiterate his point about criticising ““widely divergent”” economic activity? I thought that was the mark of a dynamic market, not a failure of a market.
My Lords, before the noble Lord sits down, will he reiterate his point about criticising ““widely divergent”” economic activity? I thought that was the mark of a dynamic market, not a failure of a market.
Member
Lord Harrison
(Labour)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; Economic and monetary union; EU economic policy; France; Euro; Economic growth; Referendums; Monetary policy; Public sector debt; Unemployment; Netherlands; Stability and Growth Pact; Productivity; European Central Bank
Date
23 June 2005
Reference
672 c1752
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, like other noble Lords, I am extremely sorry to hear about the illness of the noble Lord, Lord Dykes. I hope that he recovers soon. I am very grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Roper, for giving us the chance for this short debate. I would go further...
My Lords, like other noble Lords, I am extremely sorry to hear about the illness of the noble Lord, Lord Dykes. I hope that he recovers soon. I am very grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Roper, for giving us the chance for this short debate. I would go further...
Member
Lord Howell of Guildford
(Conservative)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; Economic and monetary union; EU economic policy; France; Euro; Economic growth; Referendums; Monetary policy; Public sector debt; Unemployment; Netherlands; Stability and Growth Pact; Productivity; European Central Bank
Date
23 June 2005
Reference
672 c1749-52
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I begin by expressing my gratitude for the good wishes to my noble friend Lord Dykes expressed by so many participants in the debate. I go on to congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady McDonagh, on what, I thought, was an outstanding maiden speech. She spoke about her background but also...
My Lords, I begin by expressing my gratitude for the good wishes to my noble friend Lord Dykes expressed by so many participants in the debate. I go on to congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady McDonagh, on what, I thought, was an outstanding maiden speech. She spoke about her background but also...
Member
Lord Roper
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Subjects
European Constitution Treaty; Economic and monetary union; EU economic policy; France; Euro; Economic growth; Referendums; Monetary policy; Public sector debt; Unemployment; Netherlands; Stability and Growth Pact; Productivity; European Central Bank
Date
23 June 2005
Reference
672 c1758-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords