UK Parliament / Open data

Trade Bill

Moved by

Lord Stevenson of Balmacara

29: After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—

“Involvement of judicial systems in trade disputes

(1) A trade agreement is not eligible for signature or ratification by the United Kingdom unless the agreement includes the provision in subsection (2).

(2) Legal proceedings brought against the United Kingdom under investment protection provisions included in a trade agreement will be heard by the courts and tribunals system of the United Kingdom.”

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

795 c789 

Session

2017-19

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Legislation

Trade Bill 2017-19
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