Section 22 Section 20 not to apply in exceptional casesI1

(1)

Section 20 does not apply to a treaty if a Minister of the Crown is of the opinion that, exceptionally, the treaty should be ratified without the requirements of that section having been met.

(2)

But a treaty may not be ratified by virtue of subsection (1) after either House has resolved, as mentioned in section 20(1)(c), that the treaty should not be ratified.

(3)

If a Minister determines that a treaty is to be ratified by virtue of subsection (1), the Minister must, either before or as soon as practicable after the treaty is ratified—

(a)

lay before Parliament a copy of the treaty,

(b)

arrange for the treaty to be published in a way that the Minister thinks appropriate, and

(c)

lay before Parliament a statement indicating that the Minister is of the opinion mentioned in subsection (1) and explaining why.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 22 in force at 11.11.2010 by S.I. 2010/2703, art. 2(b)

Notes on Part 2

Modifications

C1: Pt. 2 restricted (11.11.2020 for specified purposes, 11.1.2021 in so far as not already in force) by Agriculture Act 2020 (c. 21), ss. 42, 57(1)(b)(c)(6)