Brexit and Ireland

Ronan McCrea and Colm O'Cinneide discuss the effects of Brexit on Ireland for the second annual 'Constance Markievicz' lecture.This event is organised by the UCLU Irish Society.

Britain and Ireland have a deep-rooted and intertwined relationship that extends far beyond the births of both nations. In the wake of Britain's "leave" vote on EU Membership, this relationship is presented with a complex assortment of hurdles over the coming years.

With a 310-mile-long land border, Ireland will be the only EU country with a direct land border with the new non-EU United Kingdom. The complexities of the delicate peace process in Northern Ireland play a huge factor in any deal with any prospect of border controls having a significant impact on the republican community in Northern Ireland.

This event is free and no ticket is required, however guests are advised to arrive at the venue in good time to guarantee a space.

Speakers

• Ronan McCrea (Senior Lecturer in Law, UCL Faculty of Laws)
• Colm O'Cinneide (Professor of Constitutional and Human Rights Law, UCL Faculty of Laws)

Image (C) Pierre Lognoul (Creative Commons Licence)