Brexit briefings

Post by **vinny** » Fri May 05, 2017 11:16 pm

secret.simon wrote:This particular document may be of especial interest to you and Obie, as the people with legal training on these forums. It is an analysis by the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs of the European Parliament (the equivalent of the Commons Library in the UK). It looks at whether EU citizens living in the UK would have any acquired rights, either under public international law or under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.

It concludes that "there are no acquired rights. Rights for individuals will not endure if there is no withdrawal agreement" (Page 60). Any future rights for EU citizens in the UK will stem from the withdrawal agreement, not any acquired rights under international law.

The document is quite dense with legalese and will require a few days of study from me, but people learned in the law may have an easier time.

The impact and consequences of Brexit on acquired rights of EU citizens living in the UK and British citizens living in the EU-27

Post by **vinny** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 11:52 am

secret.simon wrote:While not from a library or thinktank, this analysis of people who may be more adversely affected by Brexit negotiations may be a worthy addition to your library of briefings.

The migrants most at risk of being caught out by Brexit

This SocGen analysis of the various types of Brexit may also be interesting, though for a more limited time, as events progress.

Post by **vinny** » Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:37 am

Analysis: what is the UK proposing for EU citizens in the UK and EU citizens in the EU?

Discussion.

Post by **vinny** » Fri Jun 30, 2017 2:00 am

The Common Travel Area and the special status of Irish nationals in UK law

Post by **vinny** » Fri Jun 30, 2017 2:13 am

Brexit: next steps of UK’s withdrawal from the EU

Post by **vinny** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:04 pm

secret.simon wrote:Here is a very interesting report from the Home Affairs Sub-Committee of the House of Lords European Union Committee, looking at various possibilities of post-Brexit immigration for EEA citizens and also having some interesting statistics on EEA and non-EEA migration.

Brexit: UK-EU movement of people

softy monster · Post by **softy monster** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:15 am

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-40734504

Brexit: UK-EU freedom of movement 'to end in March 2019'

Salem · Post by **Salem** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:34 pm

Dear XXXXXX,
The Home Secretary has today asked the Government’s independent advisers on migration, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), to complete a detailed assessment of the role of EU citizens in the UK economy and society.
The MAC, which comprises a group of internationally recognised experts in their field, will examine the British labour market, the overall role of migration in the wider economy and how the UK’s immigration system should be aligned with a modern industrial strategy.
Today’s commission does not affect EU citizens already living here. It concerns the future immigration system. Over the coming months the MAC will consult widely with businesses, employer organisations and EU citizens working in the UK.
On 26 June, the government outlined its proposal to protect the position of EU citizens in the UK – and UK nationals in the EU. It contained these commitments:
EU citizens with settled status will continue to be treated as if they were UK nationals for education, healthcare, benefits, pensions and social housing after we leave the EU.
No EU citizen currently in the UK lawfully will be asked to leave at the point we leave the EU. In fact we will allow up to two years for people to regularise their status.
The process to apply for settled status will be streamlined and user friendly, and will include those who already hold a permanent residence document under current free movement rules. We expect the system to be up and running in 2018.
EU citizens do not need to apply for documentation confirming their status now.
The rights of EU citizens living in the UK – and of UK citizens in the EU – were a key part of discussions between the UK and the European Commission last week. There was agreement on a large number of issues. In fact, agreement has been reached on half the points that both sides have identified as forming a future agreement on citizens’ rights.
A jointly-published UK-EU note sets this out in more detail. This represents a significant step forward in providing reassurance and certainty to EU citizens in the UK and UK nationals in the EU.
The next round of negotiations is scheduled for late August.
We understand that EU citizens living in the UK will be watching progress carefully and will be looking for certainty about the future. It is important we keep you up to date about this work and everything the government is doing on citizens’ rights. That is why you have received this email today.
Meanwhile, please visit Status of EU citizens in the UK: what you need to know for further details about the 26 June policy proposal and you can also read more about today’s MAC announcement.
Thank you
Home Office communications

Post by **vinny** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 2:39 pm

secret.simon wrote:
Sun Nov 12, 2017 4:51 pm
While not directly related to immigration law, this research briefing on The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: Retained EU law looks into how retained EU law will work in the UK post-Brexit and may be useful for reference purposes, especially for lawyers and people interested in the application of law.