New law must prevent no-deal

The British House of Commons passed a bill on Wednesday 3 April to prevent a 'no-deal Brexit' on Friday 12 April. If the House of Lords also agrees, Prime Minister Theresa May's government will be forced to prevent the country from leaving the European Union without a deal.

The bill was only narrowly passed, because 313 members of the British House of Commons voted in favor and 312 voted against. If the law is passed, Prime Minister May is obliged to request a Brexit delay from the European Union if a 'no-deal Brexit' threatens. 

Advice given
The British House of Commons decided earlier even if a 'no-deal' is not an option. However, that was in a vote that is interpreted as an opinion and therefore does not impose any obligations. With the vote on Wednesday, April 3, May's government will be obliged to request a longer delay in Brussels or to call off Brexit.

Kimberly Baker

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