Decision-making principles
The framework sets out a number of high-level 'decision-making principles', which include for example:
This agreement acknowledges the statutory freedom of all Parties to take decisions and have separate regulations on areas within their competence; however, the Framework will serve as a mechanism by which to consider or facilitate a UK-wide or multi-nation approach where appropriate and where all Parties agree to work together on matters of mutual interest as set out in the JMC(EN...