These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) and 8C(1) and paragraph 21 of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16). They address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union (and in particular the deficiencies under paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (g) of section 8(2) of that Act).