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HISTORICAL STEP TAKEN IN THE EU-BREXIT NEGOTIATIONS

Theresa May has signed the letter that will formally begin the UK's departure from the European Union. Giving official notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, it will be delivered to European Council president Donald Tusk later. The first step has legally been accomplished, however, Article 50 gives both sides two years to reach agreement, so unless both sides agree to extend the deadline, the UK will leave on 29 March 2019. As a result of Brexit, the UK will withdraw from the single market, which means in turn, the UK will start a new negotiation stage for the purposes to sign a trade agreement with the EU. From the legal point of me, the UK should prepare a Brexit bill, which shall detail the obligations of the UK to leave the EU. Also, the UK will leave the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union. Therefore, mostly, trade disputes should be set up under a different mechanism which is still subject to discussions.  Apparently...

IMPORTANT CONSUMER RIGHTS TO KNOW WHILE CELEBRATING NOVRUZ

During Novruz holidays, consumers' surplus is increasing, that is why, there is a need to get informed about some of the consumers' rights.  Thus, when consumers do purchase commodities, sometimes, their rights are intended to be violated by shops, markets etc. For example, most of you have noticed that some shops or markets refuse to substitute sold commodities by verbally informing or posting a written board about it in the shops/markets. But, as a consumer, every one should be able to demand his/her rights which are protected by law; Therefore, first, lets see the basic rights of consumers; Consumers within the territory of the Azerbaijan Republic are entitled to the following rights:  -to freely choose commodities (works, services) and their producer, executor and seller; -to have required quality of commodities (works, services) that they consume; - to safety of commodities (works, services); - to obtain comprehensive and true information abou...