Unless the United Kingdom notifies the Council that it intends to move to the third stage, it shall be under no obligation to do so.
Mura gcuirfidh an Ríocht Aontaithe in iúl don Chomhairle go bhfuil sé ar intinn aici gluaiseacht chuig an tríú céim, ní bheidh aon iallach uirthi gluaiseacht amhlaidh.