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European Union (Amendment) Act 2008
Summary
This Act allows the UK government to update and change certain laws to keep in line with new agreements made by the European Union. It's mainly a technical law that makes it easier for the government to adjust UK rules when EU rules change, rather than needing a new Act of Parliament every time.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing changes to how the UK works with the European Union. It allows the government to update UK law to match new EU agreements, making trade and cooperation smoother between Britain and Europe.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry this Act gives too much power to the government to change laws without Parliament voting on each change separately. Some people are concerned it reduces Parliament's control over important decisions affecting the UK.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading17 Dec 2007
- 2nd reading21 Jan 2008
- Committee stage29 Jan 2008
- 3rd reading11 Mar 2008
Lords
- 1st reading12 Mar 2008
- 2nd reading1 Apr 2008
- Committee stage22 Apr 2008
- Report stage4 Jun 2008
- 3rd reading18 Jun 2008
Royal Assent19 Jun 2008
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