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Posts Tagged 'EU migration'
The media has widely reported that people are preparing in anticipation of a potential "Leave" outcome to the British referendum on EU membership scheduled to take place on the 23 rd of June. The Independent reported that there have been a surging number of applications for British citizenship by EU nationals, and that a publisher of textbooks preparing candidates for citizenship tests said sales had quadrupled since the Prime Minister announced the taking place of the EU referendum.... Read more »
Posted: 21 June 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
On Tuesday 24 June 2016 the ECJ ruled on a challenge to the UK's right to deny some EU migrants child benefit and child tax credits. The case ruling relates to those migrants from the EU who are not legally resident and are "economically inactive". The ECJ found that if this is the case then the UK is permitted to restrict the rights of such migrants and their family members to claim child benefit and child tax credits. The judges rejected the Commission's argument that in checking... Read more »
Posted: 16 June 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
The European Court of Justice, the EU's highest court, has recently delivered a judgment readily adopted as fuel for the Leave Campaign. As already blogged by Gherson yesterday, the Judges in Luxembourg ruled in the case of Selina Affum , that migrants caught sneaking into the UK couldn't be jailed. https://gherson.com/blog/ecj-rules-illegal-migrants-cannot-be-jailed/ In this case, the detention by the French of a Ghanaian woman who tried... Read more »
Posted: 14 June 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
The future of visa facilitation programmes with non-European countries Following a meeting between the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in March, the EU representative promised that the Commission [LB1] would put forth a proposal for visa-free travel for Ukrainians coming to EU member states. In December 2015 Juncker had previously expressed a wish that the EU would offer visa-free short-stay travel into the... Read more »
Posted: 18 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
How can EEA nationals and/or their family members currently residing in the UK protect themselves in the event of the referendum voting to exit the EU? Whilst it is unclear what the position will be in the event of a 'yes' vote in the June referendum EEA nationals and/or their family members may wish to consider pre-empting that vote by applying for a document certifying their permanent residency in the UK if they are not in a position to apply for naturalisation. ... Read more »
Posted: 12 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Number of EU Migrants working in UK to be revealed just weeks before referendum Government officials have agreed to publish hidden statistics in relation to EU immigrations on 26 May 2016, after pressure from Eurosceptics. These figures will reveal how many EU migrants are current working and claiming benefits in the UK. This decision came as David Cameron rejected suggestions that the EU referendum is distracting ministers after a series of blunders and lashed out at the... Read more »
Posted: 07 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Discrepancies in UK migration figures add controversy to EU referendum debate. UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a referendum on whether Britain should remain in the European Union is to be held on Thursday 23 June 2016 . With this date fast approaching, arguments are being put forward both in favor and against this notion. One argument that has consistently made headlines by Eurosceptics is the concern over the accuracy of the official figures published regarding... Read more »
Posted: 04 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Comprehensive Medical Insurance - An Overview for EEA Nationals EEA nationals must have a comprehensive sickness insurance covering the costs of most of the medical treatment they may need whilst in the UK. In most cases where the EEA national is staying in the UK on a temporary basis he will be covered under the European Health Insurance from another EEA member state and will have been issued the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) by that... Read more »
Posted: 01 April 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Are EEA nationals who naturalise as British citizen still able to rely on EEA Regulations? It is settled law that, in accordance with the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006, EEA nationals who exercise Treaty rights in the UK are entitled to bring their family members to live with them. It is also clear that EEA nationals, who have spent 5 years in the UK in accordance with the requirement of the EEA Regulations 2006, acquire permanent residence which in turn can... Read more »
Posted: 14 March 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Denmark tightens asylum rules with new "jewelry" legislation In an attempt to make Denmark a significantly less attractive destination for asylum-seekers, the Danish government has tightened its immigration laws by introducing new legislation targeting refugees. According to the new law, the police will be authorized to examine asylum-seekers and their luggage in order to confiscate valuables and assets exceeding 10.000 Danish kroner (£1.000). [1] Despite the criticism... Read more »
Posted: 08 February 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Schengen on the brink: could scrapping Dublin III save Europe? "Schengen is on the brink of collapse" was the gloomy conclusion drawn by Johanna Mikl-Leitner, the Austrian interior minister, following a discussion between EU ministers in Amsterdam yesterday. The purpose of the almost nine-hour-long meeting was to devise a coherent plan to tackle the ever-rising influx of refugees towards Europe - now widely recognized as the biggest challenge the EU has ever faced - and the strain it... Read more »
Posted: 28 January 2016 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
EU migrants can claim child benefit even if their children live in another EU country - European Court of Justice rules Last week the European Court of Justice (ECJ) confirmed that EU citizens are entitled to claim child benefits in one member state and send them to their children who live in another member state. The case of Tomislaw Trapkowski, who worked and resided in Germany, was referred to the ECJ by the German courts for the interpretation of the EU regulations covering family... Read more »
Posted: 29 October 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
Italy threatens to give EU Migrants Schengen Visas As already discussed elsewhere on our site , with tens of thousands of migrants crossing the Mediterranean, the EU is struggling to reach agreement on proposals for each Member State to accept a quota of asylum seekers. The delay in finding a solution is frustrating Italy, the main recipient of Mediterranean migrants, whose Prime Minister has announced that, unless an equitable deal is struck, it will start issuing the migrants with temporary... Read more »
Posted: 25 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
The cost of new immigration rules to the NHS The Royal College of Nursing has warned the government that new immigration rules, which will lead to lower-earning non-EU workers being deported, will exacerbate the shortage of nurses in the UK and cost the NHS tens of millions in recruitment. Under the new rules, due to come into effect in April 2016, non-EU workers who are earning less than £35,000 after six years in the UK will be deported. Research released by the RCN suggests that... Read more »
Posted: 23 June 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
EC presents its Migration Agenda to a divided Europe On 27 May 2015, the European Commission adopted the first proposals of its comprehensive plan to improve the management of migration across the EU. European leaders had earlier pledged solidarity among Member States to address the common migratory challenges, following an increase in the number of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean and the tragic loss of life since the start of 2015. It is estimated that over 1,800 people... Read more »
Posted: 29 May 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
The European Union (EU) is attempting to gain backing from the United Nations (UN) for its new policy for migrants at sea. This policy would allow the interception and destruction of vessels used for trafficking people across the Mediterranean. This policy comes amidst the current 'migration crisis'. Huge numbers of migrants travel from North Africa each year hoping to settle in Europe. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) estimates that 21,000 migrants have reached Italy this... Read more »
Posted: 28 May 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
UK extradition court accepts assurances over Russian prison conditions Today Senior District Judge Riddle, sitting at Westminster Magistrates' Court has refused the extradition of Igor Kononko to Russia to face trial on allegations of embezzlement, stating it would not be possible for Mr Kononko to receive a fair trial if returned. Gherson did not act in this case but the issues it raises are of significance to anyone facing extradition from Russia. The decision is significant as it is the... Read more »
Posted: 27 May 2015 | Author: Gherson Extradition | Comments (0)
BRITISH MEDIA REPORTING ON MIGRANTS CAUSING INTERNATIONAL CONCERN The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, has urged the UK to take action following a recent article in the Sun responding to the huge loss of human life of those attempting to make the crossing to Europe. The Sun article in question compares migrants to cockroaches and refers to them as 'feral humans.' Zeid is now calling on authorities, media and regulatory bodies to curb incitement of hatred. ... Read more »
Posted: 01 May 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
COULD FOREIGN-BORN CITIZENS HAVE SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT ON ELECTION OUTCOME? The outcome of the 2015 general election is looking to be every bit as close as that in 2010, and immigration has risen to the top of the political agenda of all the main parties. Immigration has played a major role in shaping modern Britain over the last few decades, with London especially being one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. It is an issue that could decide the result in many marginal constituencies... Read more »
Posted: 23 April 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
EU Migrants: A Burden or Benefit to the UK? A recent report titled "Truth by Numbers" has published interesting findings obtained by Rapid Formations in investigating the financial impact European migrants have in the United Kingdom. The results are surprising, contradicting the more often negative and misguided perceptions associated with European migrants coming to the UK. These findings are particularly enlightening given the current election debate regarding Britain's EU membership.... Read more »
Posted: 10 April 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)
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