Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 1
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Negotiation of international agreements remains an executive prerogative power under UK law.
Conclusion
Under the UK’s constitutional arrangements, the power to negotiate and enter into international agreements is a prerogative power; as such, the power still sits notionally with the sovereign, but in practice is exercised exclusively by the executive (i.e Ministers of the Crown). Prerogative powers are legitimately exercised by Ministers owing to the fact that they are understood to have the confidence of the House of Commons and are ultimately accountable to Parliament for any such exercise.
Paragraph Reference:
15
Government Response
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