There are effectively three possible scenarios which might operate to control immigration between the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Britain in the event of a significant change to EU nationals’ free movements in the UK, as considered by the Northern…
Matters of economics and the customs checks required under EU law at borders will inevitably prolong and complicate any resolution of the Northern Ireland border issue and may have ramifications for the movement of people. Statistics 38% of Northern Ireland’s exports are…
Despite political complications in Northern Ireland, the desire to preserve the Common Travel Area (CTA) and the free movement of British and Irish citizens between the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Britain, has formed a central part of Brexit…
Looking at the statistics, we can place the special relationship between NI-GB and the Republic of Ireland in context: There are 310 miles of border between Northern Ireland and the Republic Up to 30,000 commuters cross the border every day An estimated 20,000…
Various recent political events in Northern Ireland have complicated Brexit matters. Northern Ireland voted to remain in the EU in the 2016 referendum. In addition, the late Martin McGuinness, Deputy First Minister of Sinn Féin, resigned, and Sinn Féin did not nominate…
Post-Brexit there will likely be a significant change to EU nationals’ free movement rights in the UK. However all parties so far have suggested that the immigration rules should be maintained within the spirit of what is currently in place,…
This series of briefings sets out the impact of Brexit on the immigration rules governing Northern Ireland, Great Britain and The Republic of Ireland. The ability of EU nationals to move freely between the UK and the other EU member states,…
