Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 5:08 pm on 25 October 2022.

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Photo of Bob Neill Bob Neill Chair, Justice Committee, Chair, Justice Committee 5:08, 25 October 2022

The hon. Gentleman refers to business uncertainty. Has he seen the detailed briefing that has been prepared by the Bar Council about its concerns over the creation of legal uncertainty in relation to certain clauses of the Bill? Those clauses leave doubts as to how retained law should be interpreted, and doubts as to its status and what discretion judges will have in its interpretation. Surely those things should be put right before the Bill goes any further.