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Formal UK Medical Devices Legislation Expected In Spring

 
• By Ashley Yeo

The Queen’s speech last month signaled new legislation for medical devices after the UK leaves the umbrella of EU legislation, following the December election result. The bill is expected to enter its second reading in March 2020.

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The Queen’s speech of 19 December, and background information published on 20 December, came just a week after the election result that was effectively the pro-Brexit vindication that UK prime minister Boris Johnson saw as long-overdue after the June 2016 referendum.

It effectively brought to an end the wrangling over the merits of UK membership of the EU. (Also see "

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