lnclusion of the Bailiwick of Jersey in the UK-EU Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement ('TECA')

Inclusion of the Bailiwick of Jersey in the UK-EU Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement ('TECA')

On 27 December 2020, the States Assembly voted to approve, in principle, Jersey's participation in the TECA. This vote was subject to a 90-day 'cooling off' period, to expire on 31 March 2021, during which time Jersey could terminate its involvement in the TECA. The proposition adopted by the States Assembly, as amended, instructed the Panel to present a report to the States Assembly prior to the expiry of the 90-day 'cooling off' period, for States Members to consider its findings. 

The Panel's review focused on scrutinising the sections of the TECA concerning 'Goods' and the trading implications this will have for Jersey, whilst the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel conducted a separate review of the sections of the TECA concerning 'Fisheries'. 

The Panel has concluded its Review and produced its Report

To undertake a review of the Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement (TECA) with a particular focus on the following areas:

1. To examine the final legal text of the TECA and ascertain whether it reflects the terms of the summary agreement.
2. To identify any matters where there is uncertainty, unease or work to be done relating to the practical implications of the TECA.
3. To consider the institutional provisions and processes of the TECA and whether they raise any issues for Jersey.
4. To provide an objectively informed assessment on whether it is in the best interests of Jersey to subscribe to the relevant Terms of the TECA.