The Basics

In September 2020, the UK Government introduced their Internal Market Bill to ensure the free movement of goods and services in the UK following the end of the Brexit transition period. Nicola McEwen explains exactly what the UK Internal Market Bill says and what it could mean for devolution.

David Bell explains what tarriffs are and why these matter for the EU Customs Union.

Mary C. Murphy explains what the Northern Ireland/Ireland Protocol is and what impact it has on the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Michael Keating explains what the transition period is and what will happen if an agreement isn't reached between the EU and UK by 31 December.

Michael Keating explains what the EU Internal Market is

Six years after the Scottish independence referendum, Coree Brown Swan explains what happened in 2014 and how the question of independence is still live today.

Nicola McEwen provides 'The Basics' on devolution in the UK, what is devolution and how does it work?

Jack Sheldon, University of Cambridge, provides 'The Basics' on powers in the UK, explaining what is meant when we talk about reserved and devolved powers

CCC Director, Michael Keating provide 'The Basics' on asymmetric devolution - what does it mean, and what are some examples?