Immigration EU Law Handbook

Immigration EU Law Handbook

How Brexit has changed EU free movement law in the UK

Samina Iqbal and Sarah Pinder

This new handbook provides all the essential tools for immigration practitioners and judges as they navigate the post-Brexit era, including:

• Clear explanation of the Withdrawal Agreement, noting what was retained and what has been repealed.
• Detailed guidance on the position for those making in-country applications and those making out of country applications – including considerations for family members.
• Analysis of criminal deportation rules post-Brexit.

Contents:

1. Pre-Brexit EEA Free Movement Law and Principles
2. Withdrawal Agreement and the EU Settlement Scheme – what was retained and what was repealed

 Appendices:

1. Appendix EU of the Immigration Rules (in-country applications)
2. 1. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who were living in the UK by 31 December 2020
   2. Procedure, Pre-Settled Status and Settled Status
   3. Late applications and reasonable grounds
   4. Criminal deportations

2. Appendix EU – family members

1. Close family members, including children and dependent relatives in the ascending line
2. Durable partners
3. Other family members

3. Appendix EU (FP) - (out of country applications)
   1. Conclusion and Analysis
   2. Impact of BREXIT on other associated rights

Appendices (relevant extracts only)

1. Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2016 (as amended and in force on 31 December 2020)
2. European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 repealing the European Communities Act 1972.  
3. The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020
4. Withdrawal Agreement
5. Immigration (Citizens’ Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
6. The Citizens’ Rights (Application Deadline and Temporary Protection) (EU exit) Regulations 2020 (‘the Grace period Regulations’)
7. The Citizens’ Rights (Restrictions of Rights of Entry and Residence) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
8. Appendix EU of the Immigration Rules
9. Appendix EU (FP) of the Immigration Rules.

About the Authors

Samina Iqbal brings over 25 years of experience as a leading barrister and now serves as a Tribunal Judge and Family Court Judge. Recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for her expertise in immigration, asylum, and public law, Samina has a particular focus on unlawful detention and civil claims. She has trained practitioners and judges extensively and contributed to leading publications and co-authored articles on family and immigration law, cementing her reputation as a trusted voice in complex legal matters.

Sarah Pinder is a Judge of the Upper Tribunal and a former leading barrister with over 15 years’ experience in immigration and public law. Recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, Sarah specialised in complex cases involving the best interests of children and cross-over issues between immigration and family law. She has trained practitioners and judges extensively and contributed to major publications, and has also written widely on inter-country adoption and surrogacy, cementing her reputation as a trusted voice in family and immigration law.

Book Information

ISBN 9781784462635
Format Paperback
Pages 256
Publisher The Law Society