Thread by @JUSTICEhq

JUSTICE welcomes the considerable amendments made to the #REULBill in last night's debate in the @UKHouseofLords.

This critical stage included widely reported Govt concessions (to provide a list of what retained EU law is being repealed) but also three Govt defeats. (1/8)

https://twitter.com/bricksilk/status/1658184819338010628

Of particular note are the amendments passed to Clauses 1 and 4, the "sunset clauses".

The amendments allow Parliament to scrutinise the revocation of retained EU law, rather than delegating the task to Government ministers and civil servants. (2/8)

In passing these amendments, Peers have insisted that Parliament must not be side-lined: it is vital that there be appropriate scrutiny and oversight of such unprecedented legislative changes. (3/8)

JUSTICE supports the changes made and supports good, democratic law-making being at the heart of the debate on #REUL. (4/8)

The second day of report stage tomorrow will consider amendments to the amending powers in the Bill.

JUSTICE has expressed concern particularly about Clause 16 in the Bill, which contains extremely broad executive powers to amend laws as ministers "consider appropriate". (5/8)

Amendment 76 proposes a joint Parliamentary committee review changes proposed by ministers.

Substantial changes would be subject to debate and amendments by both Houses.

JUSTICE supports the amendment as a significant improvement. (6/8)

You can find the votes from last night here: votes.parliament.uk/Votes/Lords,

and information on the amendment and Bill here: bills.parliament.uk/bills/3340/pub… (7/8)

JUSTICE's briefings on the #REULBill so far can be read here. (8/8)

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