Thread: Britain outside the EU
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Old 13-11-2021, 02:42   #2996
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Re: Britain outside the EU
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Originally Posted by Chris View Post
It would, but that’s the whole idea. There has been much talk of “retaliation” from the EU if the UK invokes Art.16 but this misses the fact that any such retaliation can only be within the legal framework set out in the treaty. The EU can’t justify any actions outside of the treaty because in invoking Art.16 the UK isn’t acting outside of the treaty.

The EU can challenge the legality of the invocation - the time-consuming process for which is specified in the treaty - or it can enter into the required arbitration and review process. Again, this process is defined in the treaty and takes time to complete.

As you say, this could be construed as putting out one fire by starting a bigger one, however if this really is the strategy they’ve been following from the outset then it has to be at least possible that there’s a defined objective in mind. My guess is that HMG thinks whatever conditions develop on the ground while the arbitration plays out will become the de facto arrangements for the long term.
Maybe you have misjudged the power of the ECJ!

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Originally Posted by Hugh View Post
Probably not the best move, as that would be murder…
Or maybe collateral damage?
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