Should the UK leave the EU or consider an EEA relationship? A question of supremacy

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1. Introduction
• 1.1 Scope
• 1.2 Outcome
• Chapter 2. The role of EU, its purpose and effects on the UK's legal system
• 2.1 The EU - European Community - European Communities
• 2.2 The accession of the UK to the EU
• 2.3 Historical development of the European Community & European Community law
• 2.4 The nature of the EU
• 2.5 Supremacy of the EU
• 2.6 Supremacy of the EU over the UK
• Chapter 3. The EU assisted the UK for the better
• 3.1 EU supremacy assisted the UK for a greater and stronger EU internal market
• 3.2 The EU's effect on the UK
• 3.3 The procedure to withdraw from EU membership
• 3.4 The UK's Options
• 3.5 The effect of leaving the EU on businesses in the UK
• 3.5.1 Argument against the withdrawal of the UK
• 3.5.2 Argument for the withdrawal of the UK
• 3.5.3 An alternate option
• 3.5.4 Impact on the world
• Chapter 4. The separation of the UK from the EU
• 4.1 The withdrawal process
• 4.1.1 The EU and UK withdrawal agreement
• 4.1.2 Implementations of the withdrawal agreement in the UK
• 4.1.3 The rights of businesses and individuals – follow the Greenland example
• 4.1.4 The EFTA or EEA as an option
• 4.1.5 Define the EFTA & EEA
• 4.2 The Norwegian or Swiss model
• 4.2.1 Norwegian Model
• 4.2.2 Swiss Model
• 4.2.3 A renegotiation of terms
• 4.2.4 Conclusion

Objectives and Key Themes

This dissertation investigates the UK's relationship with the European Union, specifically exploring the potential for withdrawal and alternative models of engagement. It aims to analyze the legal implications of EU supremacy on the UK's legal system, the process of withdrawal, and the various options available for future relations. The study also assesses the potential economic and political consequences of different scenarios.

• EU supremacy and its impact on the UK's legal system
• The process of the UK's withdrawal from the EU
• The legal and economic implications of the UK leaving the EU
• Alternative models for the UK's relationship with the EU, such as the EEA or EFTA
• The potential consequences of the UK's withdrawal for businesses and individuals

Chapter Summaries

Chapter 1 introduces the scope and objectives of the dissertation, providing an overview of the research question and its relevance. Chapter 2 delves into the historical development of the EU and its impact on the UK's legal system. It examines the principle of EU supremacy and its implications for UK law. Chapter 3 explores the advantages and disadvantages of the UK's membership in the EU, considering the potential benefits and drawbacks of withdrawal. This chapter also analyzes the process of withdrawing from EU membership, outlining the key legal and procedural steps involved. Chapter 4 analyzes the different options available for the UK after leaving the EU, including the EFTA/EEA, the Norwegian model, and the Swiss model. It examines the potential implications of each model for the UK's economy, politics, and legal system.

Keywords

The key terms and concepts explored in this dissertation include EU supremacy, EEA relationship, EU member state, withdrawal, EFTA, and the Norwegian and Swiss models.