Brexit, public funds and big business
BLOG: 29 June 2016
In his latest blog, Dr Albert-Sanchez Graells, looks at negative effects Brexit might have on the control of public expenditure, particularly regarding subsidies to large companies.
The law and politics of withdrawal from the EU
BLOG: 28 June 2016
On Thursday June 23, the people had their say. Over 17 million Britons voted to leave the EU. In his latest blog, Dr. Phil Syrpis looks at the mechanism of withdrawal, and the terms of any withdrawal agreement and future trade agreement with the EU. He particularly focuses on Article 50 and asks whether there is any way back once it is triggered.
Brexit: A climactic decision?
BLOG: 22 June 2016
With the Referendum imminent a blog from Reader in Sustainability and Law, Chris Wilmore, questions why the environment has singularly failed to make itself an issue in the BREXIT debate.
UK Trade After Brexit: Is the WTO a suitable alternative?
NEWS: 21 June 2016
BLOG: Dr Clair Gammage believes the arguments put forward by both camps in the Brexit debate overlook the complexity of international trade. This blog looks at how the power base has shifted from the traditional “sovereign State” toward international institutions and regional organisations - and questions if the WTO provides a viable alternative to EU membership.
BBC Mundo: How Brexit could effect millions of people living and working in the UK
NEWS: 20 June 2016
NEWS: BBC Mundo has published a background piece on the effects that Brexit could have for EU migrants living in the UK - and for UK nationals living in the rest of the EU, estimated to be more than 4 million people. Dr. Albert Sanchez-Graells provided comment.
Legal Implications of Brexit on UK Defence Procurement>
Blog post: 20 June 2016
Defence procurement may not be at the top of the Brexit agenda but it has courted some controversy in the press. In this blog Dr. Luke Butler asks: what, if any, are the implications of Brexit for the legal regulation of defence procurement?
Would a Brexit significantly change the way the English public sector buys supplies and services
Blog post: 17 June 2016
With a few days to go for the all important UK referendum on EU membership, Dr. Albert Sanchez-Graells analyses one of the issues that can affect trade between the UK and the EU to a very large extent: that is, the regulation of public contracts.
Brexit series: Brexit and collective labour rights
Blog post: 16 June 2016
As part of our Brexit Series of blog posts, Tonia Novitz, Professor of Labour Law at the School, discusses the complicated issues relating to collective labour rights and Brexit.
Let's talk about Europe
Event: 20 June 2016
The upcoming referendum on whether the UK remains part of the European Union is generating much heated discussion. Some say with relatively little clarity. To help give an even-handed view of some of the big problems, we will be holding an event on the 20th June to share facts and allow people to ask questions.
The West Decides: University of Bristol EU debate now 'live'
Press release issued: 15 June 2016
Last month the Law School's Dr Phil Syrpis chaired a spirited debate on the pros and cons of remaining in the European Union by a quartet of political big-hitters. The video is now available online.
Brexit series: Workers' Rights
Press release issued: 15 June 2016
As part of our Brexit Series, Michael Ford QC, Professor of Law at the School, debates the potential consequences of Brexit on UK employment rights.
Brexit series: European and national non-discrimination law
Press release issued: 14 June 2016
In the latest Brexit themed post on the University of Bristol Law School Blog, Dr. Jule Mulder, Lecturer in Law at the School, pens her opinions on Brexit and non-discrimination law.
Brexit series: Let's take back control - or should we?
Press release issued: 13 June 2016
In his latest blog post Dr Phil Syrpis, Reader in Law at the University of Bristol Law School, discusses the potential consequences of Brexit.
Brexit Series: Brexit and nature conservation
Press release issued: 12 June 2016
In her latest blog Dr. Margherita Pieraccini, Lecturer in Law at the University of Bristol Law School, has penned her thoughts on the prospect of Brexit in next month's referendum, and the potential consequences for nature conservation law.
Dr. Phil Syrpis, expert panellist for EU Referendum debate
Press release issued: 11 May 2016
Last month the Institute of Directors (IoD) launched an EU Referendum Roadshow, a series of debates to urge all businesses to consider the implications of the upcoming referendum. On Wednesday 4 May, Dr Phil Syrpis was an expert panellist at the South West debate.'
Law School sponsors employment focused Brexit event
Press release issued: 6 May 2016
The latest in a series of Law School Brexit events - this time sponsored together with Old Square Chambers in London - was held at the European Commission last night and asked practitioners 'How would Brexit affect your practice?'
University EU debate helps west decide
Press release issued: 3 May 2016
On Friday, the Law School's Dr Phil Syrpis chaired a spirited debate on the pros and cons of remaining in the European Union by a quartet of political big-hitters
Professor of Law warns workers rights would be at risk in a post-Brexit workplace
Press release issued: 14 April 2016
Professor Michael Ford QC provides independent legal opinion that warns of the risk to workers' rights if the UK votes to leave the European Union
Conference on environmental law and policy implications of Brexit
Press release issued: 8th October 2015
With Britain facing a European Referendum in 2016, this all day conference considers the implications of Brexit on UK Environmental policy, so much of which currently derives from the European Union and will ask what agencies, regulators and regulated industries are doing to prepare.