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  European Union Bill - Clause 18 - Status of EU law dependent on continuing statutory basis
  
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  <p The majority of MPs voted against inserting the text 'The sovereignty of the United Kingdom Parliament in relation to EU law is hereby reaffirmed' to Clause 18 of the European Union Bill. This text sought to reaffirm the commitment to autonomy of the UK parliament over EU law. </p>
  
  <p Clause 18 states that the âStatus of EU law [is] dependent on continuing Statutory basis.â In other words, it explains the current position, that EU law requires an act of Parliament before it becomes binding in the UK.</p>
  
  <a href="http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmhansrd/cm110111/debtext/110111-0002.htm#11011161000002">Debate preceding vote</a>
  
  <a href="http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmbills/106/2011106.pdf"> European Union Bill 2010/11 with clause 18 in full </a>
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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