It seems that a very very basic point has to be made again: international treaties are binding on the UK in international law, even if they are not incorporated in (or breached by) domestic law. Here's the Supreme Court confirming this in Miller. 1/ 
2/ This very very basic feature of the law applies in spite of any statements by Brexity lawyers who write for the Spectator.
Equally it means that a bill which would breach a treaty is not "illegal", still less criminal, as a matter of domestic law.
Equally it means that a bill which would breach a treaty is not "illegal", still less criminal, as a matter of domestic law.
3/ And a very basic constitutional convention is that the Queen signs bills passed by Parliament. Spare us from the "deus ex regina" discourse this time, please.
4/ Also true
https://twitter.com/Aontaithe2021/status/1447446865163825154?t=UO4ljVFmkiFQKPeQWB_04A&s=19
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