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You're referring to the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, also known as the EU Withdrawal Bill or Brexit Bill.
The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill is a UK government bill that was introduced to the UK Parliament in September 2017. The bill aimed to implement the withdrawal agreement between the UK and the EU, which was agreed upon in November 2018.
The bill's main purpose was to:
- Repeal the European Communities Act 1972, which had incorporated EU law into UK law.
- Convert EU law into UK law, known as "retained EU law," to ensure a smooth transition after Brexit.
- Allow the UK government to make changes to retained EU law, known as "Henry VIII powers," to ensure that it remains compatible with the UK's new status outside the EU.
- Establish a new framework for the UK's relationship with the EU, including the withdrawal agreement and any future agreements.
The bill was widely debated and amended in Parliament before receiving Royal Assent on January 23, 2019. It received its final approval on January 14, 2020, and became the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020.
The Act came into force on January 31, 2020, marking the end of the UK's transition period under the withdrawal agreement. The Act has since been repealed, and its provisions have been replaced by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.