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International Agreements

30 January 2020

Proposing MP
Steve Barclay Con
North East Cambridgeshire
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Exiting the European Union
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the UK's commitment to maintaining continuity in international agreements during its transition period after leaving the European Union.

Action Requested

The government will work on transitioning relevant international agreements, either through formal successor treaties or other arrangements. The minister also states that a copy of the EU’s notification regarding these agreements will be deposited in both Houses' libraries.

Key Facts

  • Article 129 of the Withdrawal Agreement specifies UK's obligations under existing EU-Third Country international agreements during the transition period.
  • The EU issued notifications to its treaty partners and depositaries on January 24, following the signature of the Withdrawal Agreement.
  • Businesses should report any issues with implementation to relevant UK authorities.
  • As of February 1, the UK will be bound by obligations from new EU international agreements concluded or provisionally applied during the transition period.
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