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The UK has now left the transition period and entered a new relationship with the EU. As part of this the Northern Ireland protocol is now in place. Jacob Millen-Bamford spoke to Una Boyd and Colin Harvey to understand what the protocol is, why the situation on the island of Ireland is so unique, and what it means for people's everyday lives, and their rights. Brexit Civil Society Alliance Website Twitter CAJ Website Twitter Colin Harvey Twitter Resources from our guests Photos from the Irish Border Common Travel Area Discussion paper Brexit border controls and free movement report What happened to "paragraph 52” commitments? Protection of Human Rights and Equality After Brexit Delivering Equality UK / EU Future Relationship Electronic Travel Authorisation and the Common Travel Area Frontier Workers Reunion rights EU Settlement Scheme in Northern Ireland BrexitLawNI Ireland's Future Irish Centre for European Law

Seizing the Opportunity: The case for embracing civil society's role in democracy. A new report by the Brexit Civil Society Alliance that looks at why now more than ever civil society organisations need to be engaged with fully. Civil society organisations play a vital role in a functioning democracy, creating a bridge between citizens and the state. With the UK's future in flux facing many challenges as we tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and leave the EU we need to embrace the expertise and experience of organisations. At the moment organisations face many barriers to being engaged by government of all levels. To hear more about what these are and why they need to be broken down, Jacob Millen-Bamford speaks to Nathalie Sherring from Dorset Race Equality Council Read the report today! Brexit Civil Society Alliance: See our website Download the report Tweet us @BrexitCSA Email us at info@brexitcivilsocietyalliance.org Subscribe to our weekly e:bulletin that analyses the impact of Brexit on civil society Dorset Race Equality Council Website Twitter Facebook

Seizing the Opportunity: The case for embracing civil society's role in democracy. A new report by the Brexit Civil Society Alliance that looks at why now more than ever civil society organisations need to be engaged with fully. Civil society organisations play a vital role in a functioning democracy, creating a bridge between citizens and the state. With the UK's future in flux facing many challenges as we tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and leave the EU we need to embrace the expertise and experience of organisations. At the moment organisations face many barriers to being engaged by government of all levels. To hear more about what these are and why they need to be broken down, Jacob Millen-Bamford speaks to Geoff Nuttall from Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) You can join us at our report launch to hear from the report author, Kathryn Sturgeon, about the way forward set out in the report to truly include the voices of civil society organisations in democratic and policy-making processes. Speakers include Sue Tibballs (Shiela McKechnie Foundation) and Ruth Ibegbuna (Founder of RECLAIM, The Roots Programme, and a Commissioner in the new Commission on Civil Society) Interactive sessions will be led by Anna Nicholl (WCVA), Jane Thomas (BCSA), and Kristiana Wrixon (ACEVO) Sign up here for your ticket today! or visit bit.ly/report_launch Brexit Civil Society Alliance: See our website Tweet us @BrexitCSA Email us at info@brexitcivilsocietyalliance.org Subscribe to our weekly e:bulletin that analyses the impact of Brexit on civil society Twitter NICVA: Website Twitter

Seizing the Opportunity: The case for embracing civil society's role in democracy. A new report by the Brexit Civil Society Alliance that looks at why now more than ever civil society organisations need to be engaged with fully. Civil society organisations play a vital role in a functioning democracy, creating a bridge between citizens and the state. With the UK's future in flux facing many challenges as we tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and leave the EU we need to embrace the expertise and experience of organisations. At the moment organisations face many barriers to being engaged by government of all levels. To hear more about what these are and why they need to be broken down, Jacob Millen-Bamford speaks to Mihai Calin Bica at Roma Support Group You can join us at our report launch to hear from the report author, Kathryn Sturgeon, about the way forward set out in the report to truly include the voices of civil society organisations in democratic and policy-making processes. Speakers include Sue Tibballs (Shiela McKechnie Foundation) and Ruth Ibegbuna (Founder of RECLAIM, The Roots Programme, and a Commissioner in the new Commission on Civil Society) Interactive sessions will be led by Anna Nicholl (WCVA), Jane Thomas (BCSA), and Kristiana Wrixon (ACEVO) Sign up here for your ticket today! or visit bit.ly/report_launch Brexit Civil Society Alliance: See our website Tweet us @BrexitCSA Email us at info@brexitcivilsocietyalliance.org Subscribe to our weekly e:bulletin that analyses the impact of Brexit on civil society Twitter Roma Support Group Website Twitter Facebook Email: info@romasupportgroup.org.uk

Seizing the Opportunity: The case for embracing civil society's role in democracy. A new report by the Brexit Civil Society Alliance that looks at why now more than ever civil society organisations need to be engaged with fully. Civil society organisations play a vital role in a functioning democracy, creating a bridge between citizens and the state. With the UK's future in flux and facing many challenges as we tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and leave the EU we need to embrace the expertise and experience of organisations. At the moment organisations face many barriers to being engaged by government of all levels. To hear more about what these are and why they need to be broken down, Jacob Millen-Bamford speaks to Anna Nicholl from the Wales Council for Voluntary Action. You can join us at our report launch to hear from the report author, Kathryn Sturgeon, about the way forward set out in the report to truly include the voices of civil society organisations in democratic and policy-making processes. Speakers include Sue Tibballs (Shiela McKechnie Foundation) and Ruth Ibegbuna (Founder of RECLAIM, The Roots Programme, and a Commissioner in the new Commission on Civil Society) Interactive sessions will be led by Anna Nicholl (WCVA), Jane Thomas (BCSA), and Kristiana Wrixon (ACEVO) Sign up here for your ticket today! or visit bit.ly/report_launch Brexit Civil Society Alliance: See our website Tweet us @BrexitCSA Email us at info@brexitcivilsocietyalliance.org Subscribe to our weekly e:bulletin that analyses the impact of Brexit on civil society WCVA Twitter Website

This is part two of the two part series on delegated legislation. To hear part one click here. The delegated legislation process is complex but major policy changes are made using it. Therefore it is crucial that civil society organisations across the UK understand how to engage with the process. In this episode Jacob Millen-Bamford speaks to Kierra Box at Friends of the Earth to learn how to get involved, what lobbying on delegated legislation looks like, and what lessons can be taken from their use in the Brexit process. He also speaks to Alexandra Sinclair, Public Law Project, and Ruth Fox, Hansard Society, about reforming the system. Find more from the Brexit Civil Society Alliance, and guests on this episode below. Brexit Civil Society Alliance: See our website Tweet us @BrexitCSA Email us at info@brexitcivilsocietyalliance.org Subscribe to our weekly e:bulletin that analyses the impact of Brexit on civil society Legislating For Brexit: Parliament Is Being Written Out Of The Process Explainer: Henry VIII Powers Public Law Project Twitter Website Plus ca change? Brexit and the flaws of the delegated legislation system Hansard Society Twitter Website Coronavirus Statutory Instruments Dashboard Statutory Instrument Tracker What is the aim of parliamentary scrutiny of delegated legislation? The Devil is in the Detail: Parliamentary Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation Friends of the Earth Twitter Website

Delegated legislation, laws created by ministers, is complex and until recently a niche topic. Throughout the Brexit process, and more recently during the Coronavirus pandemic, the Government has made extensive use of them. To understand what delegated legislation is, and what the issues surrounding them are, Jacob Millen-Bamford speaks to Ruth Fox from Hansard Society, and Alexandra Sinclair from the Public Law Project. This is episode one of a two part series on delegated legislation. Find more from the Brexit Civil Society Alliance, and guests on this episode below. Brexit Civil Society Alliance: See our website Tweet us @BrexitCSA Email us at info@brexitcivilsocietyalliance.org Subscribe to our weekly e:bulletin that analyses the impact of Brexit on civil society Legislating For Brexit: Parliament Is Being Written Out Of The Process Explainer: Henry VIII Powers Public Law Project Twitter Website Plus ca change? Brexit and the flaws of the delegated legislation system Hansard Society Twitter Website Coronavirus Statutory Instruments Dashboard Statutory Instrument Tracker What is the aim of parliamentary scrutiny of delegated legislation? The Devil is in the Detail: Parliamentary Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation Friends of the Earth Twitter Website

The Internal Market Bill is a controversial piece of legislation that threatens the rule of law, devolution, and the maintenance of high standards across the UK. It is also a very complex piece of legislation covering issues such as mutual recognition that many are not familiar with. To learn more about what the Bill aims to do, why it is a threat, and why the Bill is important, Jacob Millen-Bamford spoke to Charles Whitmore. Charles Whitmore is the Coordinator for the Wales Civil Society Forum on Brexit and has also conducted doctoral research on mutual recognition. Brexit Civil Society Alliance: See our website Tweet us @BrexitCSA Email us at info@brexitcivilsocietyalliance.org Subscribe to our weekly e:bulletin that analyses the impact of Brexit on civil society Letter to Parliamentarians on the UK Internal Market Bill UK Internal Market Bill House of Lords Committee Stage Briefing October 2020 Wales Civil Society Forum on Brexit: Website Brexit Resources Email Charles Whitmore at whitmoreCD@cardiff.ac.uk

The Brexit process has cast light on issues and tensions within the devolution settlement in the UK. In this episode Jacob Millen-Bamford speaks to experts on devolution and working with devolved administrations, Daniel Wincott and Mhairi Snowden, to understand how devolution works, what issues exist, and what needs to change to protect the devolution settlement for the future. Brexit Civil Society Alliance: See our website Tweet us @BrexitCSA Email us at info@brexitcivilsocietyalliance.org Subscribe to our weekly e:bulletin that analyses the impact of Brexit on civil society

While a member of the European Union the UK has benefited from access to EU funding schemes. As the UK has left the EU access to these stops. The UK Government has promised to replace the funding with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. To learn more about this fund, why the money is crucial, and importantly who benefits, Jacob Millen-Bamford speaks to Belinda Pratten, from Equally Ours, and Janine Downing, from WCVA. Find more from the Brexit Civil Society Alliance, and guests on this episode below. Brexit Civil Society Alliance: See our website Tweet us @BrexitCSA Email us at info@brexitcivilsocietyalliance.org Subscribe to our weekly e:bulletin that analyses the impact of Brexit on civil society Equally Ours Shared Prosperity - short film about the impact of EU funds Website Twitter WCVA Hope Dog Rescue video and written case study of their story. Email 3set@wcva.cymru Twitter Website

Trade deals are long, complex, and often dull but they touch far more than car parts. In this episode Jacob Millen-Bamford speaks to Ruth Bergan, from Trade Justice Movement, about how they happen, what the parliamentary process in the UK is, and how that can be made more democratic. He also speaks to Kath Dalmeny, from Sustain, to learn how trade deals change our rights and standards by exploring their impact on the food we eat. Find out more from our speakers at the links below. Sustain Trade Justice Movement Brexit Civil Society Alliance: See our website Tweet us @BrexitCSA Email us at info@brexitcivilsocietyalliance.org Subscribe to our weekly e:bulletin that analyses the impact of Brexit on civil society

Links and Resources Brexit Civil Society Alliance: See our website Tweet us @BrexitCSA Email us at info@brexitcivilsocietyalliance.org Subscribe to our weekly e:bulletin that analyses the impact of Brexit on civil society Covid-19 And EU Citizens: Advice And Resources Rights After Brexit: What Will Change? Resources from our guests: JCWI The3million Here For Good Denied My Backup website Denied My Backup crowdfunder the3million report - Rights & Representation: What Young Europeans in London know and think about their rights and politics in the UK JCWI crowdfunder