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Royal Courts of Justice, Belfast, incorporating the High Court (Image: Suzanne Mischyshyn, Creative Commons)

Another week of Brexit-related developments

by Tim.Moore
7th October 201631st March 2024

This week has seen a number of announcements made which will have a bearing on the process of UK withdrawal from the EU.

Royal Courts of Justice, Belfast, incorporating the High Court (Image: Suzanne Mischyshyn, Creative Commons)

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The Flag of Europe (Image: Bob, under Creative Commons)

The courts and the EU Referendum: a week of action

by Tim.Moore
30th September 201631st March 2024

The past seven days have seen significant developments in relation to EU referendum related action in the courts at both local and UK level. This article provides an update and reflects on how they relate to the overall withdrawal process.

The Flag of Europe (Image: Bob, under Creative Commons)

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Figure 2: NI exports to EU and non-EU countries, percentage of total exports, 2004-2014

What are the trade implications for Northern Ireland of the UK leaving the EU?

by Aidan.Stennett
25th April 201631st March 2024

A referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU is to take place on Thursday 23rd June. Voters will be asked ‘Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?’ This blog post looks at the possible trade implications for Northern Ireland of a UK exit from the EU.

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