New briefing paper on the Retained EU Law Act 2023

The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 is important to UK environmental law because much of its environmental law is retained EU law. This new UKELA briefing paper provides an overview of the 2023 Act and its implications for environmental law across the UK. Recommendations for the review and reform of environmental law are given.

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UKELA is for anyone interested in the place where law and the environment meet. From practitioners to students, we are a group of like minded people working together to promote a better understanding of environmental law and its impact on the world around us.

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UKELA Mooting Competitions Semi and finals day

7 December 2023

Join us in-person to watch the Semi-finals and Finals for this year's Mooting Competition at No5 Barristers’ Chambers (London).

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8 December 2023

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Annual Conference 2023

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