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# European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017

## Title and introductory text {#prelims}

European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017
2017 c. 9
An Act to confer power on the Prime Minister to notify, under Article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union, the United Kingdom's intention to withdraw from the EU.
[16th March 2017]
Be it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

## 1 Power to notify withdrawal from the EU {#section-1}

(1) The Prime Minister may notify, under Article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union, the United Kingdom's intention to withdraw from the EU.
(2) This section has effect despite any provision made by or under the European Communities Act 1972 or any other enactment.

## 2 Short title {#section-2}

This Act may be cited as the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017.