'Rome i - should the UK opt in?' consultation announced.

M2 Presswire, April, 2008

M2 PRESSWIRE-3 April 2008-UK Government: 'Rome i - should the UK opt in?' consultation announced(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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Proposals designed to protect the interests of UK businesses operating in Europe have been announced today by the Government.

The Rome I proposal will provide clarity over which law applies if a dispute arises over a contract made between people or businesses from different countries, allowing cross border trade to continue with confidence.

When the European Commission first announced the proposals in 2005, the UK Government ...