The Attorney has published his legal advice on Brexit. As it turns out, it focuses largely on the legal effect of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland:

“Introduction

1. This note sets out my advice on the question I have been asked as follows:

What is the legal effect of the UK agreeing to the Protocol to the Withdrawal Agreement on Ireland and Northern Ireland in particular its effect in conjunction with Articles 5 and 184 of the main Withdrawal Agreement?

2. I note that the Withdrawal Agreement, of which the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Protocol) forms part, is yet to be finalised. My advice is based, therefore, on an evolving text, which I have had to consider rapidly in light of the fluid situation.” Continue reading →