mtlibrary posted: " December's Current Awareness December's general EU updates European Scrutiny Committee: Committee raises concerns about EU plans for digital toy passports The Committee has raised concerns about new EU rules that could soon require UK toys sold " Middle Temple Library Blog December 2023 Updates mtlibrary Jan 12 December's Current Awareness December's general EU updates European Scrutiny Committee: Committee raises concerns about EU plans for digital toy passports The Committee has raised concerns about new EU rules that could soon require UK toys sold in EU member states to come with a digital passport. House of Commons Library: UK participation in EU programmes: Horizon Europe and Copernicus This research briefing provides an overview of the above programmes, rules for UK participation (starting on 1 January 2024) and the UK financial contribution. Monckton Chambers: Clearing up when the Courts will depart from retained EU case law This blog post looks at a new Court of Appeal judgment, Industrial Cleaning v Intelligent Cleaning Equipment [2023] EWCA Civ 1451, where the Court decided to depart from retained case law. This post goes on to explore factors that Courts are likely to take into account when determining whether it is 'right' to depart from retained case law or not. UK Government: Citizens' Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 4 December 2023: joint statement & Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting, 12 December 2023: joint statement The UK government and European Commission have given two recent joint statements following the meetings that took place on the 4th and 12th December. EU AI Act: Artificial Intelligence Act: deal on comprehensive rules for trustworthy AI A press release that covers the new deal that MEPs have reached with the Council on a bill to ensure AI in the EU is safe, respects fundamental rights and democracy, while businesses can thrive and expand. ICYMI Significant developments in the last few months UCL: The Constitution Unit: NEW REPORT: The Future of Democracy in the UK This report looks at public attitudes and policy responses of democracy in the UK. Senedd Cymru: The Retained EU Law Act: where are we now? This article reflects updated resources and looks at examples of the Act in practice and provides a clause generator that gives a quick summary of the Act's provisions. Keep Updated Some useful links to keep yourselves updated with the latest developments European Affairs Committee Windsor Framework Sub-Committee UK Parliament European Statutory Instruments Committee Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee European Scrutiny Committee Practical Law [subscription resource] ___________________________________ Emma Manktelow Assistant Librarian Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. Manage your email settings or unsubscribe.

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