EU launches legal case against UK over Internal Market Bill

 

 

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union on Thursday launched legal action against Britain’s new Internal Market Bill on the grounds that it undercuts London’s earlier legal commitments under its Brexit divorce treaty, the head of the bloc’s executive said.

 

Such so-called infringements could lead to hefty fines being imposed by the EU’s top court but that takes years, leaving plenty of time for the UK to change tack.

 

London now has one month now to reply to a formal letter of complaint from the Commission, which will then assess whether the answer is satisfactory and can then request that the UK falls back in line. If that fails, it can sue at the Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice.

 

The move comes as British and EU negotiators struggle to close the gap on state aid in parallel trade negotiations that have been overshadowed by the new controversy over the Internal Market Bill.

 

Responding to the EU’s legal case, Britain said it had “clearly set out reasons” to change its Brexit treaty provisions on the sensitive Irish border under the new Internal Market Bill.

 

“We need to create a legal safety net to protect the integrity of the UK’s internal market, ensure ministers can always deliver on their obligations to Northern Ireland and protect the gains from the peace process,” a British government spokesman said.

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2020-10-01

 

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The Euros are running around like headless chickens on the other thread. It's as if they think another example of EU saber rattling is important and the UK would be impressed by it or the threat of ECJ. It's only the first step in a long drawn out process that will get them nowhere.

It is truly gratifying that something has brought tears of joy to the remainers at last, a foreign power has just said that they will sue our country and they are ecstatic, speaks volumes, "I love my country" of course you do. ????????????

9 minutes ago, Loiner said:

The Euros are running around like headless chickens on the other thread. It's as if they think another example of EU saber rattling is important and the UK would be impressed by it or the threat of ECJ. It's only the first step in a long drawn out process that will get them nowhere.

You know how the courts sometimes put sanctions and fines on individuals like Russian billionaires and the like?

I wonder if they could do that with Johnson. Make him personally responsible for the mess he has created. 

  

1 minute ago, vogie said:

It is truly gratifying that something has brought tears of joy to the remainers at last, a foreign power has just said that they will sue our country and they are ecstatic, speaks volumes, "I love my country" of course you do. ????????????

We do love out country. Thats why we voted remain.

the majority of readers will be dead by the time this gets settled, a lawyers wet dream..

46 minutes ago, Loiner said:

The Euros are running around like headless chickens on the other thread. It's as if they think another example of EU saber rattling is important and the UK would be impressed by it or the threat of ECJ. It's only the first step in a long drawn out process that will get them nowhere.

Haha up he pops ! 
 

So ANOTHER court defeat won’t damage Bojo at all then ? I don’t mean amongst Sun readers, I mean the international TRADING community ? 
 

Seriously give it up, you’ve never been able to see the wood for the trees but now it’s getting a little embarrassing. 

34 minutes ago, vogie said:

It is truly gratifying that something has brought tears of joy to the remainers at last, a foreign power has just said that they will sue our country and they are ecstatic, speaks volumes, "I love my country" of course you do. ????????????

You condone law breaking then providing it’s us breaking the law ? If the EU did it how loudly would you be wailing now ? ????

Given his own legal advisor has clearly stated it’s breaking the law expect Bojo to cave fairly rapidly - the buffoonery levels have gone through the roof, it’s like shooting fish in a barrel with this clown! 

37 minutes ago, Rookiescot said:

You know how the courts sometimes put sanctions and fines on individuals like Russian billionaires and the like?

I wonder if they could do that with Johnson. Make him personally responsible for the mess he has created. 

  

They could have a go, but I doubt they would get anywhere. A British citizen in the UK, what could the ECJ do? Fine him billions for lost EU revenue? Good luck with that, as according to some reports he's quite skint at the moment.

5 minutes ago, Loiner said:

They could have a go, but I doubt they would get anywhere. A British citizen in the UK, what could the ECJ do? Fine him billions for lost EU revenue? Good luck with that, as according to some reports he's quite skint at the moment.

Aye I did see that he's struggling financially due to all the child maintenance payments he has to make. Maybe he should start a GoFundMe appeal and all you Brexiteers could chip in a few quid for him.

Yeah probably a Conservative government would try to protect him but a Labour one if they win the next election? Or even a hung parliament?

Anyway having an "arrest on sight" order hanging over you will not be a comfortable place to be. Would mean all his future holidays would be in Clacton. With no money. 

Shame really.

5 minutes ago, Rookiescot said:

Yeah probably a Conservative government would try to protect him but a Labour one if they win the next election? Or even a hung parliament?

...Labour one if they win the next election...??? Now we know you are dreaming.

25 minutes ago, Bruntoid said:

You condone law breaking then providing it’s us breaking the law ? If the EU did it how loudly would you be wailing now ? ????

On this occasion I totally do condone it, the EU have not negotiated in good faith, but nothing we say to you will ever change your mind or the way you address other members, we have known each far too long now havn't we????.

Many countries have broken international law, just lately Germany, but the EU were quite happy to pass on that one, lets have some balance here and at least some consistancy, they are just showing what a big load of bullies they really are. Britain must suffer by any means, 4 years of this nonsense is enough for anyone. Here is an article from the Spectator.

 

 

In practice that would mean modifying the Diplock line to say, as Germany does, the UK will uphold international law in principle, but break international law if it conflicts fundamentally with our constitution.

 

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/why-didn-t-the-eu-punish-germany-when-it-broke-international-law-

 

 

Edited October 1, 20205 yr by vogie

56 minutes ago, Rookiescot said:

We do love out country. Thats why we voted remain.

I hope that when we finally manage to extract ourselves from this kakistocratic banana monarchy, any 'hefty fines' imposed will reside with those who supported this disaster - Brexit is an English and Welsh mistake, let them shoulder the burden of their foolishness fully. 

2 minutes ago, Loiner said:

...Labour one if they win the next election...??? Now we know you are dreaming.

Sorry you were saying? 

 

https://ukpollingreport.co.uk/

6 minutes ago, Rookiescot said:

Sorry you were saying? 

 

https://ukpollingreport.co.uk/

Sorry, are you relying on the same polls that told you we were going to Remain, or that Labour were going to win the last two elections? 

5 minutes ago, Rookiescot said:

Sorry you were saying? 

 

https://ukpollingreport.co.uk/

Probably has something to do with the corona virus epidemic rather than Sir Keir Starmers charisma.???????? Four more years to go yet rookie, don't start doing your cartwheels just yet, you may get tired.

17 minutes ago, Rookiescot said:

Aye I did see that he's struggling financially due to all the child maintenance payments he has to make. Maybe he should start a GoFundMe appeal and all you Brexiteers could chip in a few quid for him.

Yeah probably a Conservative government would try to protect him but a Labour one if they win the next election? Or even a hung parliament?

Anyway having an "arrest on sight" order hanging over you will not be a comfortable place to be. Would mean all his future holidays would be in Clacton. With no money. 

Shame really.

Yes, issuing " arrest on sight orders" against the British prime Minister really would underline the  true spirit of the EU's approach to negotiations! 

 

6 minutes ago, vogie said:

Many countries have broken international law

Asking a judge to let you get away with it because others did it before you rarely works ???? 

 

8 minutes ago, vogie said:

but the EU were quite happy to pass on that one

I’m glad you care about us, but I’m afraid it’s up to the one whose rights have been infringed whether he wants to act on it or not. I also wouldn’t claim damages when a buddy hits my car, but totally would do it when a third person does it. 

13 minutes ago, RuamRudy said:

I hope that when we finally manage to extract ourselves from this kakistocratic banana monarchy, any 'hefty fines' imposed will reside with those who supported this disaster - Brexit is an English and Welsh mistake, let them shoulder the burden of their foolishness fully. 

Oh, don't worry, I think you will find that both the English and the Welsh fully expect that if you achieve your goal of "independence" (that is of course if you ever actually summon up the courage to take the plunge rather than bleating on and on about it incessantly) then Scotland will, within months, refuse to honour any financial liabilities which may come with it!

5 minutes ago, herfiehandbag said:

Oh, don't worry, I think you will find that both the English and the Welsh fully expect that if you achieve your goal of "independence" (that is of course if you ever actually summon up the courage to take the plunge rather than bleating on and on about it incessantly) then Scotland will, within months, refuse to honour any financial liabilities which may come with it!

I believe it is the UK government that is actively trying to shirk its previously agreed responsibilities, is it not? And you have the gall to refer other countries and 'honour'? Irony isn't really your thing, is it?

15 minutes ago, herfiehandbag said:

Yes, issuing " arrest on sight orders" against the British prime Minister really would underline the  true spirit of the EU's approach to negotiations! 

So the UK Prime Minister is above the law?

Excuse me. I'm off to rob a bank but I'm going to do it in a limited way because it's only one bank not all of them ????

18 minutes ago, vogie said:

Probably has something to do with the corona virus epidemic rather than Sir Keir Starmers charisma.???????? Four more years to go yet rookie, don't start doing your cartwheels just yet, you may get tired.

Highly unlikely I will qualify to vote in whats left of the UK's general election.

1 hour ago, from the home of CC said:

the majority of readers will be dead by the time this gets settled, a lawyers wet dream..

It's irrelevant, the UK has already left, the transition period is over in 3 months time.

 

This legal action was fully expected (and there may be a fine) and will go nowhere, fast.

 

Plenty of EU countries ignore laws and pay fines when it suits them, same thing works for the UK but it's something we've not really done before.

 

Times are changing, they better get used to it!

Edited October 1, 20205 yr by ukrules

A post containing a racial slur has been reported and removed. 

 

 

1 minute ago, ukrules said:

 

Plenty of EU countries ignore laws and pay fines when it suits them, same thing works for the UK but it's something we've not really done before.

The difference is that you’re not an EU country anymore, so we may actually not be as flexible as we are when it comes to our own members ???? 

A post bypassing the profanity filter has been removed.

2 hours ago, Loiner said:

The Euros are running around like headless chickens on the other thread. It's as if they think another example of EU saber rattling is important and the UK would be impressed by it or the threat of ECJ. It's only the first step in a long drawn out process that will get them nowhere.

It  may and probably will be a drawn out process. But as it goes through that process it remains an apparent legally accepted challenge capable of  contaminating  more any viable negotiations.

If  Boris is  taking  the stance that a no deal is the ultimate end game then  why not  declare so and  get the game score  finalized?

 

2 hours ago, Rookiescot said:

We do love out country. Thats why we voted remain.

to remain dancing to the the tune barnier decides to whistle?

Good for EU lets hope they give bungling boris and his clueless chumps a bloody nose.

UK is finished and will be even more so when Scotland goes there own way.

well done boris. buy your dad a mask.

Edited October 1, 20205 yr by fishtank