Amendment 24

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill - Report (1st Day) – in the House of Lords at 7:30 pm on 15 May 2023.

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Lord Hope of Craighead:

Moved by Lord Hope of Craighead

24: Clause 8, page 7, line 39, leave out “must” and insert “may”Member’s explanatory statementThis amendment seeks to preserve the court’s discretion to refuse to accept a reference, which is a necessary safeguard against abuse.

Amendment 24 agreed.

Amendment 25 not moved.