Amid much media speculation, the Government has published its position paper on post-Brexit relations between the UK and the Court of Justice of the European Union. It begins

“1. In leaving the European Union, we will bring about an end to the direct jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)”

– which some critics claim is a “climb-down”, arguing that the word “direct” leaves room for the CJEU to continue to influence UK jurisprudence. Continue reading →