These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under sections 8(2)(a), (d), (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. They also make further limited consequential provision, pursuant to paragraph 21(b) of Schedule 7 of the Act, in order to restate retained EU law in a clearer way.
Link: The Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: Legislation .gov.uk
