On
23 June 2016 the British electorate will be asked whether the UK
should remain as a member of the European Union. The issue of
Immigration will play a significant role in the decision.
The
UK is part of a single market which provides for free movement of
people, goods and services within the European Union. While there are
numerous advantages to being part of the Union, it also brings
certain responsibilities; Currently British citizens can work, stay
or study in any member state which means that citizens of those
states can also do the same in Britain.
Exiting
the Union could result in the loss of millions of jobs, a higher cost
of goods and the probability that the UK would have consent to both
free movement and some form of EU budget contribution.
On
the other hand many believe that leaving the EU will be beneficial in
a number of ways, including more control over borders which will
enhance security and Immigration oversight as well as relieve the
pressure on the NHS.
Migration
from the EU to the UK has significantly increased in the last 10 to
15 years. Net migration reached a record high in the year to June
2015. 180,000 of 336,000 migrants were from the EU, which is more
than half.
The
UK would first need to determine how to manage EU nationals currently
exercising their treaty rights in the UK, as well as UK citizens
residing in Europe. It is unlikely that sudden large deportations on
both sides of the Channel would occur if we were to leave the EU as
so many British citizens live across Europe. Therefore some sort of
Immigration agreement would have to be reached if the U.K decides to
leave.
Many
feel politically more secure with better opportunities in the larger
marketplace and they fear institutional racism will be kept in check
with the highest court being offshore rather than in Britain.
Therefore
there are many benefits and drawbacks to leaving the EU and if the UK
does leave then many Immigration systems will have to change to allow
for migration into the EU and into the UK for European citizens.
If
you need a UK
immigration lawyer London & need
assistance with any aspect of UK immigration law whether from inside
the U.K or from overseas, contact Shalini V Bhargava of Aschfords Law
in Harrow, London. We also provide legal advice and assistance in
respect of Family Law, Wills and Probate, Litigation, Landlord &
Tenant.
Please
contact us today on +44 (0) 7582932830 or visit our website on
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