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Retained EU law is a legal term introduced into UK law under the
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. It is a bespoke legal concept
capturing EU-derived laws, rights and principles retained and
preserved in UK law for legal continuity after the transitional
arrangements under the Withdrawal Agreement end (IP completion
day). There is no specific list of retained EU law for lawyers to
refer to. It is a matter of statutory interpretation.
Kieran Laird examines its meaning, scope and status, and
provides essential tips for navigating and interpreting retained EU