UK can unilaterally revoke art 50 notice and remain in the EU
Wightman & Ors v Secretary of State for Exiting the EU (C-621/18)
- Related Member(s):
- Aidan O’Neill QC (Scot) QC
- Related Practice Area(s):
- EU Law, Public Law
- Court:
- Court of Justice of the European Union
The UK is free to revoke unilaterally the notification under TEU, art 50 of its intention to withdraw from the EU. Such a revocation, decided in accordance with its own national 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.
Aidan O’Neill QC was involved in this case.
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CJEU Press Releasehttps://curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/p1_1512505/en/
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Curia Website (Judgment & AG’s Opinion)http://curia.europa.eu/juris/documents.jsf?num=C-621/18