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UK Plans to Split Courts from ECtHR Jurisprudence
May 16, 2016
The Telegraph reports that, following the upcoming referendum on EU membership, the British Government is planning a consultation on a Bill of Rights that would provide for the continued jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights ("ECtHR") over cases in the UK but eliminate the requirement that British judges "take into account" ECtHR rulings.
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UK Struggles to Deport Convicted Criminals Under EU System
May 13, 2016
The Daily Mail reports that, of the over 4,000 convicted criminals in British prisons from other EU countries, the UK has only been able to deport approximately two prisoners per month to their home states under a transfer agreement with the EU intended to facilitate such prisoner transfers.
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EU Body Plans Post-Brexit Referendum Budget Proposal
May 13, 2016
Politico reports that, in line with a number of other discussions the body has delayed in order to avoid fueling arguments of the "Leave" campaign in the British referendum on EU membership, the European Commission has delayed the publication of its budget proposal until after the Brexit vote in June.
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Food Name Dispute Could Torpedo TTIP
May 12, 2016
As Brexit proponents argue that it would be easier for the UK to negotiate trade deals after leaving the EU, an article in Politico highlights an agricultural disagreement on the naming of special food and beverage products that might sink the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership under negotiation between US and EU officials.
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EU Calls for Spain, Portugal Sanctions over Deficits
May 12, 2016
EurActiv reports that the European Commission is set to recommend sanctions against the governments of Spain and Portugal for failing to reduce their deficits in line with EU budget rules, and that the Commission may place Italy under its excessive deficit procedure.
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