Options for the future relationship between the UK and the EU – the legal and constitutional framework

Lazarowicz, Mark (2024) Options for the future relationship between the UK and the EU – the legal and constitutional framework. LL.M(R) thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

In a referendum on 23 June 2016, the electorate of the UK voted for the country to leave the European Union. After an account of the negotiations which thereafter took place between the two sides, this thesis first considers those factors which might motivate both the EU and the UK to seek closer relationships than those which were established at the conclusion of those negotiations. It surveys the ongoing debate within the EU as to its future structure and its relationships with other European countries, including the UK. Thereafter, it sets out a detailed analysis of the legal requirements under the constitutional arrangements of both sides which would govern any changes to the current relationships between them. In particular, it examines in detail the scope of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement as a possible mechanism for enhancing UK-EU relationships. The thesis concludes by considering which of the means for achieving such an enhancement are likely to have a potential for success, given the political positions of the two parties.

• Item Type: Thesis (LL.M(R))
• Qualification Level: Masters
• Subjects: K Law > K Law (General)
• Colleges/Schools: College of Social Sciences > School of Law
• Supervisor's Name: Mullen, Professor Tom
• Date of Award: 2024
• Depositing User: Theses Team
• Unique ID: glathesis:2024-84792
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 10 Jan 2025 12:01
• Last Modified: 10 Jan 2025 12:11
• Thesis DOI: 10.5525/gla.thesis.84792
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/84792