Belgium requests CJEU for an opinion on the compatibility of ICS in CETA with EU law

On September 6, 2017, Belgium submitted to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) a request for an opinion on the compatibility of the ICS with the European Treaties. Specifically, Belgium is requesting an opinion on the compatibility of the ICS with (1) the exclusive competence of the CJEU to provide the definitive interpretation of EU law, (2) the general principle of equality and the “practical effect” requirement of EU law, (3) the right of access to the courts and (4) the right to an independent and impartial judiciary.