SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Publication and rules of evidence

Part 1Publication of retained direct EU legislation etc.

Exceptions from duty to publish

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1

A Minister of the Crown may create an exception from the duty under paragraph 1(1) in respect of a relevant instrument if satisfied that it has not become (or will not become, on exit day) retained direct EU legislation.

2

An exception is created by giving a direction to the Queen's Printer specifying the instrument or category of instruments that are excepted.

3

A Minister of the Crown must publish any direction under this paragraph.

4

In this paragraph—

  • “instrument” includes part of an instrument;

  • “relevant instrument” has the meaning given by paragraph 1(2).