The effect of Brexit on British industrial relations laws and its commercial and constitutional consequences

Abstract

Once Article 50 has been triggered the UK has two years to negotiate its exit. The terms of the UK exit have to be agreed by the remaining 27 Member States’ Parliaments. EU laws remain applicable in the UK until its membership cease by the withdrawal agreement. Prior to an evaluation and an analysis taking place on Brexit and its effect it is important, not only to define this word but also to give the background, and the necessary procedures to be followed, to bring Brexit into effect. This will necessitate some discussion on political issues which are unavoidable in a chapter such as this. The thrust of the discussion will however be focused on how the British labour laws, commerce and the British constitution could be affected as a consequence of Brexit.