Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom

Brexit immigration bill raises constitutional concerns, says committee

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
United Kingdom and the European Union, Organizations, Articles, Politics of Europe, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Politics, Portmanteaus, Withdrawal from the European Union, European Union law, European Union, Impact of Brexit

Brexit immigration bill raises constitutional concerns, says committee

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  • Brexit immigration bill raises constitutional concerns, says committee
    The Constitution Committee publishes its 11th report of the session on the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill.
  • The Bill serves two main purposes: to end free movement of persons under EU law and to provide for the amendment of retained EU law governing social security co-ordination.
  • The Committee says that the bill is of "major constitutional importance" and "raises issues of constitutional concern" that have been recurring in its scrutiny of Brexit bills.
  • The Committee describes as "constitutionally unacceptable" the broad and permissive powers regarding freedom of movement that the Government is seeking.

Lords returns Wednesday 2 September

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Politics, Portmanteaus, United Kingdom and the European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union, House of Lords, Politics of the European Union, European Union, Politics of Europe

The House of Lords gets back to business on Wednesday 2 September. Catch up on what’s coming up.

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The House of Lords gets back to business on Wednesday 2 September. Catch up on what’s coming up.
Debate and check on orders, rules and regulations relating to the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board, Brexit and investigatory powers.  

International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2019-21 session

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
United Kingdom and the European Union, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Politics, Portmanteaus, Withdrawal from the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Politics of the European Union, United Kingdom

This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.

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  • This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
  • The paper is divided into two main sections: geographic regions covering areas such as the Middle East and China; and themes including areas such as defence and human rights.
  • Debates and statements related to Brexit and the UKs future relationship with the EU are not covered in this paper but have been included in earlier briefings: Brexit statements (CBP-8467, 17 February 2020); Brexit debates 2019 (CBP-8489, 23 January 2020); Brexit debates 2018 (CBP-8246, 7 January 2019); and Brexit debates: June 2016 December 2017 (CBP-8131, 19 December 2017).
  • In addition to this paper a relatedExcel speadsheet, uploaded as a supporting document below, can be used to sort and filter the data further, in order to focus on specific areas of interest, such as statements, debates, chamber or subject area.

Alabama Destinations Career Academy Ready for the New School Year

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Preschool, Other Manufacturing, Teens, Parenting, Children, Music, Engineering, Manufacturing, Arts, Museums, Other Technology, Other Health, Entertainment, Other Science, Other Education, Continuing, Technology, Primary, Secondary, Education, Other Consumer, Women, Science, Health, MEN, Family, Consumer, Training, Articles, States of the United States, Country subdivisions, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Politics, Portmanteaus, United Kingdom and the European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union, ALABAMA, Educational technology, ACT

Alabama Destinations Career Academy (ALDCA)an online statewide program of the Chickasaw City School Districtis ready to get back to work providing students with the interactive and engaging learning experience they need during these unprecedented times.

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  • Alabama Destinations Career Academy (ALDCA)an online statewide program of the Chickasaw City School Districtis ready to get back to work providing students with the interactive and engaging learning experience they need during these unprecedented times.
  • Teachers and students in grades K-10 will open their laptops to log on and start the 2020-2021 school year on August 13, 2020.
  • Even if students do not know exactly what they want to do after high school graduation, career learning programs help expose and prepare them for a world of whats possible.
  • Alabama Destinations Career Academy is a full-time online public-school program serving students across Alabama.

Beleave Update on Stalking Horse Sale Process

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Thursday, August 6, 2020
United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, BeLeave, Stalking horse, Politics

TORONTO, Aug. 6, 2020 /CNW/ - Beleave Inc. (CSE:BE) (OTC: BLEVF) ("Beleave" or the "Company") announced today that the Company, together with its affiliated entities, Beleave Kannabis Corp., Seven Oaks Inc., 9334416 Canada Inc. O/A Medi-Green and My-Grow, Beleave Kannabis Abbotsford Inc. and Beleave Kannabis Chilliwack Inc. (collectively, the "Beleave Group"), and in consultation with Grant Thornton Limited (the "Monitor"), has completed the primary milestone within its Stalking Horse Sale Process.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 6, 2020 /CNW/ - Beleave Inc. (CSE:BE) (OTC: BLEVF) ("Beleave" or the "Company") announced today that the Company, together with its affiliated entities, Beleave Kannabis Corp., Seven Oaks Inc., 9334416 Canada Inc. O/A Medi-Green and My-Grow, Beleave Kannabis Abbotsford Inc. and Beleave Kannabis Chilliwack Inc. (collectively, the "Beleave Group"), and in consultation with Grant Thornton Limited (the "Monitor"), has completed the primary milestone within its Stalking Horse Sale Process.
  • On June 17, 2020, the Company, in conjunction with the Monitor, commenced the court-approved Stalking Horse Sale Process where Phase 1 Bids were due by July 17, 2020.
  • The Stalking Horse Sale Process targeted 46 potential buyers where additional buyers were added during the process as a result of public advertisement of the sale process.
  • A transaction with the Stalking Horse Purchaser will allow for continued operations of the various Beleave Group operations, as well as employment opportunities.

DGAP-News: GBA Group Pharma updates on clinical trial risks following Brexit

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Pharmaceuticals policy, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Politics, United Kingdom and the European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union, Qualified person, Politics of the European Union, Articles, Decades

The complexity of the European clinical trial supply chain means that arrangements need to be made immediately to avoid disruptions.

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  • The complexity of the European clinical trial supply chain means that arrangements need to be made immediately to avoid disruptions.
  • Following Brexit, UK-based Qualified Persons (QPs), who are essential to European pharmaceutical development, manufacturing and logistics, will no longer be able to certify clinical trial batches for the European Union.
  • GBA Group Pharma can meet all BREXIT-related service requirements of pharmaceutical and biotech companies with business activities in the EU.
  • GBA Group Pharma employs around 500 people in Austria, Germany and the UK and is part of GBA Group, Hamburg.

European Data Protection Board - Thirty-fifth Plenary session: Information note on Binding Corporate Rules with UK SA as Lead Authority

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
United Kingdom and the European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Politics, Portmanteaus, Politics of the European Union, European Union, Decades

In addition, the content of the BCRs in question may need to be amended before the transition period ends, as these BCRs generally contain references to the UK legal order.

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  • In addition, the content of the BCRs in question may need to be amended before the transition period ends, as these BCRs generally contain references to the UK legal order.
  • This also applies to BCRs already approved under Directive 94/46/EC.BCR holders who have the UK SA as their BCR Lead SA need to put in place all organisational arrangements to identify a new BCR Lead SA in the EEA.
  • The change of BCR Lead SA will have to take place before the end of the Brexit transition period.
  • The latter will then take over the application and formally initiate an approval procedure subject to an opinion of the EDPB.

Reading list of UK and devolved Parliament and Assembly publications on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union and UK-EU future relations

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Saturday, July 18, 2020
Countries, International organizations, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, European Union law, European Union, Devolution in the United Kingdom, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, United Kingdom, European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act, Brexit negotiations

This is a reading list of publications on the UKs withdrawal from the EU and future UK-EU relations from library, research services and committees of the UK and devolved parliaments and assemblies.

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  • This is a reading list of publications on the UKs withdrawal from the EU and future UK-EU relations from library, research services and committees of the UK and devolved parliaments and assemblies.
  • This reading list is a compilation of briefings on the UKs withdrawal from the EU and future UK-EU relations by the Commons and Lords libraries, by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology and by devolved Parliament and Assembly research services, together with reports by Commons and Lords committees and devolved Parliament and Assembly committees.
  • This reading list is a follow-up to the previous compilation Brexit: a reading list of post-EU Referendum publications by the UK Parliament and the Devolved Assemblies.
  • These mainly relate to the implications of UK withdrawal from the EU, the UKs new status outside the EU, and future relations between the UK and the EU.

Inquiries launched on UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade negotiations

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
European Union, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, R (Miller) v The Prime Minister and Cherry v Advocate General for Scotland, Negotiation, Events, Decades

Lord Goldsmith QC , Chair of the International Agreements Sub-Committee, said:

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  • Lord Goldsmith QC , Chair of the International Agreements Sub-Committee, said:
    "Thecommittee has ambitious plans to scrutinise the Governments early priorities for UK post-Brexit trade negotiations.
  • Questions the committee is inviting evidence on include:
    What are some of the points of disagreement in Australias recent trade negotiations, that the Committee should consider when scrutinising UK-Australia negotiations?
  • What are some points of disagreement that have emerged in New Zealands recent trade negotiations that the Committee should bear in mind when scrutinising UK-New Zealand negotiations?
  • How might the UK agriculture and food industries approach any new competition that might arise from a trade deal with New Zealand?

Inquiries launched on UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade negotiations

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
European Union, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Withdrawal from the European Union, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, R (Miller) v The Prime Minister and Cherry v Advocate General for Scotland, Negotiation, Events, Decades

Lord Goldsmith QC , Chair of the International Agreements Sub-Committee, said:

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  • Lord Goldsmith QC , Chair of the International Agreements Sub-Committee, said:
    "Thecommittee has ambitious plans to scrutinise the Governments early priorities for UK post-Brexit trade negotiations.
  • Questions the committee is inviting evidence on include:
    What are some of the points of disagreement in Australias recent trade negotiations, that the Committee should consider when scrutinising UK-Australia negotiations?
  • What are some points of disagreement that have emerged in New Zealands recent trade negotiations that the Committee should bear in mind when scrutinising UK-New Zealand negotiations?
  • How might the UK agriculture and food industries approach any new competition that might arise from a trade deal with New Zealand?