As the UK seeks to alter Brexit terms, the EU threatens legal action

Syed Veheb Hasan

3 years ago

Proposed bill seeks to remove customs checks on some goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the U.K.
That will override parts of the trade treaty signed with the E.U. less than two years ago.
Britain’s government maintains its move is justified under international law.

Parts of the trade accord that Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed with the European Union less than two years ago; will be overridden by the proposed bill. Despite criticism from certain UK legislators and European Union officials who say the proposal violates international law; the British government introduced new legislation on Monday that would unilaterally change post-Brexit trade regulations; for Northern Ireland. Some products entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK; would be exempt from customs checks under the proposed bill. Parts of the trade accord agreed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson; with the EU less than two years ago will be overridden.

Because of the “really unusual situation,” the British government claims its action is legal under international law; and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss blames the European Union; for preventing a negotiated settlement. The European Commission has stated that it may pursue legal action; against the United Kingdom.