Resources

Briefing: UK-Israel trade

The UK Government has identified Israel as a priority trading partner with which it will negotiate a bilateral trade agreement post-Brexit, replicating its current trade arrangement under the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

Democratiaeth Masnach Yng Nghymru

Sut y gallai cytundebau masnach ôl‐Brexit danseilio bwyd, gwasanaeth iechyd a phwerau datganoledig Cymru, a sut i wneud yn siŵr nad ydynt yn gwneud hynny.

Trade Democracy in Wales EN

How post‐Brexit trade deals could undermine Wales’ food, health service and devolved powers, and how to make sure they don’t. English language version.

Back to Basics: Progressive Trade Deals

When the UK leaves the EU it will be in charge of its own trade policy for the first time in more than 40 years, so trade is set to be a hot topic for years to come.

Securing Democracy in UK Trade Policy: Developing a transparent and democratic approach to trade agreements

The UK Government has introduced a new Trade Bill, but provisions to make trade policy accountable to Parliament are sorely lacking and must be incorporated.

No More Secret Trade Deals: The Urgent Need for Transparency and Democracy in UK Trade Deals

With Brexit negotiations underway, the UK government must pass legislation on trade in line with the powers it is expected to gain to negotiate and conclude UK trade deals. This legislation will be captured under the trade bill due to come before parliament ...

Briefing: Democratising UK Trade Policy - Why it Matters to us All

Modern trade and investment deals cover almost every aspect of everyday life: from healthcare to environmental and labour standards, and international development. This makes them everybody's business.

Briefing: UK Protections for International Investors - Not Fit for Purpose

Investment protection provisions - known as 'corporate courts' - are contained in Bilateral Investment Treaties and Free Trade Agreements, both of which are binding agreements between two or more countries.

Briefing: Brexit and Trade Justice for the Global South

The UK's decision to leave the EU means that, for the first time in 40 years, trade policy will return to UK government competence. In the two-year period in which Brexit negotiations take place, the UK government and public attention will inevitably be focu...

Briefing: Key Issues in UK Trade Policy Post-Brexit

Trade and investment deals have a huge impact on almost all aspects of daily life. This briefing provides an introduction to what modern trade and investment deals are, and how they affect our lives. 

New study on the contents of European-Canadian trade agreement CETA

European and Canadian NGOs call for an immediate halt of the CETA free trade agreement

Summary: Food Safety, Agriculture and Regulatory Cooperation in the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

The proposed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Europe and Canada will have a major impact on food and how it will be regulated. History shows that trade agreements put food safety at risk by harmonizing standards and reducing regulati...