Fact checks about european union regulation, brexit and the impact this has on UK law
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The UK cannot be forced to join the euro if it remains a member of the EU. The EU could apply political pressure on the UK to do so, but this is highly unlikely in the current political context. Read
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This article is part of our Ask Full Fact series on Brexit, answering your questions about Brexit and the latest negotiations between the UK and the EU. Read
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A number of new guidance documents came out today, and we’ve picked out just three things that could directly affect you. Read
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The EU’s customs union was first established in 1968 by the six founding member states of the current EU (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands). Read
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The 1975 referendum on the UK's membership of the European Community wasn't presented as just a trade agreement. Read
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Criminal law expert J.R. Spencer explains how the EU affects criminal justice in the UK, and how leaving the EU might change things. Read
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Professor Steve Peers explains the legal dimension of leaving the EU. The UK would notify the European Council after a leave vote, triggering negotiations. Read
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Professor Paul Craig explains how the EU is run and how decisions are taken. Read
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This series of articles answers the most popular Google searches about the EU referendum on 23 June. Read
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