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24 February 2016

Europe

Explaining the EU deal: is it legally binding?

By Steve Peers, Professor of EU Law and Human Rights Law, University of Essex • 6 mins

There's been heated argument about whether the Prime Minister's EU deal is legally binding. We asked EU law expert Professor Steve Peers to take a look. Read

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22 February 2016

Europe

Explaining the EU deal: the 'red card'

By Derrick Wyatt KC, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Oxford • 4 mins

The EU deal contains a 'red card' for parliaments to challenge draft EU laws if they don't comply with 'subsidiarity'. Professor Derrick Wyatt QC explains. Read

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22 February 2016

Europe

Explaining the EU deal: deporting EU immigrants

By Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Union Law, University of Cambridge and Senior Fellow, UK in a Changing Europe • 4 mins

European Union member countries will find it easier to deport EU immigrants under the renegotiation deal, says Professor Catherine Barnard. Read

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