brexit

Question 1

what is brexit?

Answer 1

the UK’s withdrawal from the eu

Question 2

when did the UK leave the EU?

Answer 2

31 Jan 2020

Question 3

what were the constitutional implications of brexit?

Answer 3

primary law of the EU no longer applicable
end of free movement of persons, goods, services and capital with the EU
ECA 1972 repealed
any directives implemented remain valid

Question 4

what was Miller No. 1 concerning?

Answer 4

Theresa May attempted to trigger article 50 of the EU
the government cannot use their prerogative power to trigger Brexit. this can only happen through an AOP which confirms principle of parliamentary sovereignty

Question 5

what did Miller No. 2 concern?

Answer 5

the prorogation of parliament for a period of five weeks was unlawful

Question 6

what happened after brexit?

Answer 6

what will happen with the Irish border? - will checks begin to happen
fishing rights
safeguards to ensure fair competition
mechanisms to enforce the deal