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European Commission takes legal action against UK over Internal Market Bill

In response to the UK’s inaction to overturn conflicting aspects of the controversial Internal Market Bill, the European Commission has issued a letter notifying the UK of the start of formal legal action.

Why has the EU taken legal action?

As stated by Commission Vice President Maroš Šefcˇovicˇ, the timely and full implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement, including the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland is a legal obligation. The UK were given until the end of September to amend the contentious aspects of the Bill, however due to failure to do so, the UK has breached its obligation to act in good faith, as set out in Article 5 of the Withdrawal Agreement.

What’s next?

The UK has one month to reply to the EU’s letter. The issue of this letter marks the beginning of the EU’s formal infringement process against the UK.