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European Union (Approvals) Act 2015
Summary
This Act allows the UK government to officially approve and accept certain European Union decisions and agreements. It essentially gives Parliament's permission for the UK to follow along with specific EU policies and rules during this period of EU membership.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means agreeing that the UK should formally approve certain EU decisions and policies. Supporters believe it helps the UK work smoothly with EU countries on important matters and maintains good relationships with our European neighbours.
A vote to oppose means
- —People opposing this Act worry that it gives EU decisions too much power over UK law without enough British Parliament debate. Some believe it reduces UK independence and allows EU rules to affect Britain without proper democratic control from Westminster.
Cast Your Vote
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading17 Sept 2015
- 2nd reading3 Nov 2015
- Committee stage14 Dec 2015
- Report stage14 Dec 2015
- 3rd reading14 Dec 2015
Lords
- 1st reading25 Jun 2015
- 2nd reading6 Jul 2015
- 3rd reading16 Sept 2015
Royal Assent17 Dec 2015
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