Article 57VH2 EU has powers to punish UK if it breaches Brexit treaty, experts warn

EU has powers to punish UK if it breaches Brexit treaty, experts warn

by
Lisa O'Carroll Brexit correspondent
from World news | The Guardian on (#57VH2)

European court of justice could fine UK or impose tariffs or sanctions on exports

The latest Brexit dispute could end up in the European court of justice if it breaches the withdrawal agreement signed by Boris Johnson in January, legal experts have warned.

A dispute would trigger a specific legal process ending in the Luxembourg court - and if the UK was found to have breached the international treaty it signed in January, the EU has powers to punish the country.

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