The European Union launched legal proceedings against the United Kingdom on Monday over London's unilateral attempts to extend the Brexit grace period on food imports to Northern Ireland.
The European Union launched legal proceedings against the United Kingdom on Monday over London s unilateral attempts to extend the Brexit grace period on food imports to Northern Ireland.
The European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to the United Kingdom for breaching the substantive provisions of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland, as well as the good faith obligation under the Withdrawal Agreement. It is the second time in the space of six months that the UK government is set […]
TOP NEWS: EU takes legal action against UK for N Ireland Brexit breach
Mon, 15th Mar 2021 14:19
(Alliance News) - The European Commission took legal steps against the UK on Monday for allegedly breaking Brexit deal rules by dragging its feet on implementing customs system changes in Northern Ireland.
The EU executive branch announced it had sent two letters to London: One triggers the first step of infringement proceedings under EU law, and the other is a complaint to London about violations of the withdrawal agreement.
The first step could ultimately see London taken to the EU high court, though this process could take months or more.
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