Basically it’s business as usual (for the moment)

The Law and the Lisbon Treaty define steps to be followed as a result of Brexit – this is a long process – 2 years are allotted but we anticipate this could be longer, maybe 5 to 10 years, to negotiate an exit strategy under Article 50 under the Treaty of Lisbon.

This process has never been properly tested so our exit will be a first for Europe, assuming of course that we actually do leave, politicians have a habit of changing their minds!

As a result, the interim period is expected to see ‘business as usual’.

We still have the European Directive and Regulations and producers are broadly expected to retain their current obligations for the foreseeable future, or until environmental legislation comes up in the exit negotiations.

From our point of view at SDR it’s business as usual!