My hon. Friend is making a powerful case. In addition to the points he has just made, the Exiting the European Union Committee heard evidence from witnesses who said that something would be lost if the charter was not transferred. Given that the whole purpose of the Bill is to take the law as it is now and make sure it is still there the day after, does he agree that the Government have thus far failed to persuade the House that the one thing that should be left out is the charter of fundamental rights?
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Hilary Benn
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 16 January 2018.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
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