European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020

37 U.K. In Schedule 1 (definitions of words and expressions)—

(a) in the definition of “subordinate legislation” for “exit day” substitute “ IP completion day ”,

(b) before the definition of “exit day” (and after the italic heading “Definitions relating to EU exit”) insert—

““EU withdrawal agreement” means the withdrawal agreement within the meaning of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (see section 39(1) and (6) of that Act).”,

(c) after the definition of “exit day” insert—

““IP completion day” (and related expressions) have the same meaning as in the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 (see section 39(1) to (5) of that Act).”,

(d) in the definition of “retained EU obligation” for “exit day” substitute “ IP completion day ”,

(e) in the definition of “EU instrument” omit “(within the meaning of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (see section 20(1) of that Act))”, and

(f) in the definition of “ “The Treaties” or “the EU Treaties””—

(i) for “or EU Treaties,” substitute “ or EU Treaties as at immediately before IP completion day and ”, and

(ii) for the words from “its repeal” to the end of the definition substitute “ IP completion day ”.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 5 para. 37(b)(c) in force at 23.1.2020, see s. 42(6)(e)(vii)

I2 Sch. 5 para. 37(a)(e)(f) in force at 31.12.2020 by S.I. 2020/1622, reg. 5(j) (with reg. 13)

I3 Sch. 5 para. 37(d) in force at 31.1.2020 by S.I. 2020/75, reg. 4(n)(xiv)