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European Union (Croatian Accession and Irish Protocol) Act 2013
Summary
This Act allows the UK Parliament to approve Croatia's membership in the European Union and gives Ireland an opt-out from certain EU justice and law enforcement rules. It's mainly a formal legal step to update UK law to match these EU changes.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means agreeing that Croatia should join the European Union and that Ireland should have special protections regarding EU laws. Supporters believe this strengthens European cooperation and gives these countries better trade and security benefits.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that EU expansion dilutes decision-making power and that the UK gives up control over its own laws. Some also question whether new member states are ready to join or whether special deals for some countries are fair to others.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading18 Oct 2012
- 2nd reading6 Nov 2012
- Committee stage27 Nov 2012
- Report stage27 Nov 2012
- 3rd reading27 Nov 2012
Lords
- 1st reading28 Nov 2012
- 2nd reading17 Dec 2012
- Committee stage10 Jan 2013
- Report stage16 Jan 2013
- 3rd reading21 Jan 2013
Royal Assent31 Jan 2013
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