EU Citizens Resident in the United Kingdom (Right To Stay) Bill

A Bill to grant EU citizens the right to stay resident in the UK following the UK’s withdrawal from membership of the European Union; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

28 April 2017

In Plain English

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This Bill would give EU citizens who are living in the UK the legal right to stay in the UK after Brexit. It creates a framework to recognise and protect those residency rights and any related duties or protections. In effect, it aims to ensure people from the EU who have made the UK their home can remain here lawfully.

Key Points

Grants a statutory right for EU citizens resident in the UK to remain in the UK after the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
Sets out the framework for determining eligibility, recognising status, and safeguarding these residency rights (including any connected provisions).
Covers related purposes connected to these rights, such as how family members are treated and how the rights are enforced and documented.

Who is affected?

EU citizens currently living in the United KingdomEU citizens’ immediate family members and dependantsEmployers, schools, healthcare providers and other bodies that interact with EU residentsUK government and public authorities responsible for implementing and enforcing these rights

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - EU Citizens Resident in the United Kingdom (Right To Stay)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.

However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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