As the Brexit deadline looms, the Withdrawal Agreement between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) has been the subject of intense scrutiny. One of the key questions that has arisen is whether the Withdrawal Agreement is part of EU law.

The short answer is yes, the Withdrawal Agreement is technically part of EU law. This is because it is an agreement between the EU and the UK, which is a member state of the EU. As such, it has been ratified by the European Council and the European Parliament and is binding on all EU member states.

However, it is important to note that the Withdrawal Agreement is not a standalone piece of EU legislation. Instead, it is built on existing EU laws and regulations, and seeks to create a framework for the UK`s withdrawal from the EU. This means that some elements of the Withdrawal Agreement will require changes to existing EU laws, while others will create new legal frameworks.

For example, the Withdrawal Agreement includes provisions on citizens` rights, which build on the existing EU regulations on free movement. It also includes a protocol on Northern Ireland, which seeks to create a new legal framework for the relationship between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

It is also worth noting that the Withdrawal Agreement is not the only legal framework that will govern the UK`s relationship with the EU after Brexit. Once the UK has left the EU, the two sides will need to negotiate a new trade deal, which will also be governed by a set of legal frameworks.

In conclusion, while the Withdrawal Agreement is technically part of EU law, it is not a standalone piece of legislation. Instead, it is a framework for the UK`s withdrawal from the EU, which is built on existing EU laws and regulations. As such, it is subject to the same legal processes and requirements as any other piece of EU legislation.