Interpretation and effect of retained EU law

I17Compatibility

1

A relevant national authority may by regulations provide that subsection (2) applies (and section 5(A2) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 does not apply) to the relationship between—

a

any domestic enactment specified in the regulations, and

b

any provision of retained direct EU legislation so specified.

2

Where this subsection applies, the domestic enactment specified under subsection (1)(a)—

a

must, so far as possible, be read and given effect in a way which is compatible with the provision of retained direct EU legislation specified under subsection (1)(b), and

b

is subject to that provision of retained direct EU legislation so far as it is incompatible with it.

3

Regulations under subsection (1) may make provision by modifying any enactment.

4

No regulations may be made under subsection (1) after 23 June 2026.

5

In this section “domestic enactment” has the same meaning as in section 5 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.