Brexit and Civil Society: Current Status and Future Implications
Explore the current status of Brexit negotiations, the impact on civil society, possible scenarios, and preparations for the EU exit. Learn about short and long-term impacts on various policy areas and the importance of holding the government accountable throughout the process.
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Civil society & Brexit: where are we now?
Who we are UK-wide alliance of civil society organisations 80 members working across human rights, environment, workers rights, citizens rights, equality, food, farming and trade Three principles that unite our members: open and accountable lawmaking; a high standards UK; and no governance gap after Brexit Currently funded by the Legal Education Foundation, Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust and Transition Advice Fund
Where are we now? The political context EU-UK negotiations UK Parliament The pandemic
Where next? Possible scenarios A deal is agreed and ratified by December 31st 2020 No deal is agreed A series of mini-deals Extension to the transition period
Preparing for EU exit: Brexit Bills on track to receive Royal Assent before end of transition Ministerial powers are broad, likely see substantive changes across policy areas made via secondary legislation Questions about whether bodies and new systems will be up and running in time and functioning properly Government still has a big task to prepare for Brexit, concerns that lack of time will result in lack of scrutiny
What does this mean for civil society? Short-term impacts Potential disruption to supply lines- food and medicine Increase in demand for service delivery organisations Increase in executive power in law-making process Long-term impacts Potential regression of workers rights, food standards, environmental and consumer protection Economic decline- GDP reduced by 7.6% over 10 years if no deal agreed
Conclusion Still a lot of uncertainty There will be changes across a number of policy areas, regardless of deal/ no deal Continued need to hold the government accountable over Brexit
Thank you! Twitter: @BrexitCSA Join the Alliance/ Sign up to our weekly newsletter at www.brexitcivilsocietyalliance.org Listen to our podcast, breaking down what Brexit means: This Is Important on all major podcast platforms Get in touch: malene.bratlie@brexitcivilsocietyalliance.org
