ECHR European Convention on Human Rights
Articles of the European Convention on Human Rights were made part of UK law when the UK passed the Human Rights Act 1998.
ECoHR European Court of Human Rights
The international court in Strasbourg hearing cases against States about violations of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
ECJ (European Court of Justice)
The international court in The Hague hearing cases about violations of European law.
EEA (European Economic Area)
Established on 1 January 1994. Includes the countries of the EU (European Union) plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
EEA family permit
A form of entry clearance issued to the non-EEA family members of an EEA nationals coming to the UK to exercise their rights of free movement.
ELR (Exceptional Leave to Remain)
The old name for Discretionary Leave.
Entry clearance
Permission to enter the UK obtained in advance of coming to the UK. Entry clearance takes two forms; "visas" (for visa nationals) and "entry certificates" (for non-visa nationals).
Entry Clearance Officer (ECO)
Official at a British Embassies and consular posts dealing with applications for entry clearance.
EU (European Union)
Member States of the European Union are: Austria; Bulgaria; Belgium; Cyprus; the Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Republic of Ireland; Italy; Latvia; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; The Netherlands; Poland; Portugal; Romania; Slovakia; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; United Kingdom.