European Union (Freedom of Movement) (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the United Kingdom to establish immigration controls for European Union nationals independent of the European Union

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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This bill would let the United Kingdom establish its own immigration controls for European Union nationals, independent of EU rules. It would enable the government to create new visa and residency regimes for EU nationals and to decide who can enter or stay in the UK. In effect, it moves the UK away from automatic freedom of movement with the EU.

Key Points

- The bill authorises the UK to establish immigration controls for EU nationals independent of the European Union.
- It enables the government to design new visa and residency arrangements for EU nationals.
- It could affect the rights of EU nationals to enter, live, work or study in the UK, depending on future policy choices.
- The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and would progress to committee scrutiny if it advances.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee for detailed examination, followed by further readings in both Houses.

Who is affected?

EU nationals currently living in the UKEU nationals planning to come to the UKFamilies and dependants of EU nationalsUK employers and sectors relying on EU workersUK universities and other institutions that admit EU studentsUK immigration authorities and border control agencies

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - European Union (Freedom of Movement) (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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