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UK softens Brexit stance on ECJ

20172 minPGnews

Britain softens its Brexit stance on ECJ, allowing EU judges to settle disputes.

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UK softens Brexit stance on ECJ

2017• 2 minPG

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Britain softens its Brexit stance on ECJ, allowing EU judges to settle disputes.

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Britain softens its stance on new legal rules for Brexit on Wednesday. The country insists on ending the 'direct jurisdiction' of the European Court of Justice after Brexit. However, Britain accepts that EU judges could still play a role in settling disputes, indicating a shift in its approach to post-Brexit legal frameworks. This change reflects ongoing negotiations and the complexities of establishing a new relationship with the European Union.

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