| European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Gibraltar Parliament | |
| |
| Territorial extent | Gibraltar |
| Royal assent | 31 January 2019 |
| Commenced | 31 January 2019 |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Status: Amended | |
TheEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019, also known as theRepeal Bill is an Act of theGibraltar Parliament announced by Chief MinisterFabian Picardo, that transposed directly-applicable European Union law into thelaw of Gibraltar as part ofthe UK's exit from the European Union (Brexit).[1] It has the same effect as theEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.[2][3]
The bill was passed with the support of the governingGSLP-Liberal coalition and an independent MP. The oppositionGibraltar Social Democrats originally did not intend to support the bill but later voted for it, but against parts of the legislation.[4][5]