| Author (Corporate) | European Information Hub |
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| Series Details | C-621/18 |
| Publication Date | 2018 |
| Content Type | Blog & Commentary, News, Overview |
Summary:Compilation of information resources relating to Case C-621/18 from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), as regards notification of intention to withdraw from the European Union (EU) in accordance with Article 50 TEU. Further information:In June 2016, a referendum of the United Kingdom (UK) electorate produced a majority in favour of the Member State's leaving the EU. In March 2017, the UK Prime Minister notified the European Council of the UK's intention to withdraw from the EU under Article 50 TEU. In December 2017, a petition for judicial review was lodged to the Court of Session in Scotland (UK) to determine whether the notification referred to in Art. 50 can be revoked unilaterally before the expiry of the two year period, with the effect that such revocation would result in the UK remaining in the EU. In June 2018, the Court of Session referred this question to the CJEU for a preliminary ruling. Because of the urgency of its request, the Court of Session asked the CJEU to apply its expedited procedure. On 19 December 2018, the Court of Justice ruled that the UK is free to revoke unilaterally the notification of its intention to withdraw from the EU. The ruling added that such a revocation, decided in accordance with the UK's own constitutional requirements, would have the effect that the UK remains in the EU under terms that are unchanged as regards its status as a Member State. |
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| Subject Categories | Law |
| Subject Tags | Brexit, Court of Justice of the European Union [CJEU], EU Law |
| Keywords | Article 50 TEU, CJEU Judgements |
| Countries / Regions | United Kingdom |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
