The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against the UK for allegedly violating EU law on free movement dating back to 2014 -« limiting the rights of first time job seekers and family members. Also imposing unjustified lifetime bans on re-entry to the country » /1

The Commission has sent a formal letter to the UK, which is the first step in its infringement proceedings. The UK has 4 months to address issue. UK gov spokesman says: « We have received the letter, and we are considering it”. /2

EU says “These shortcomings have an impact on current rights of EU citizens in UK + also risk effecting implementation of citizens’ rights under the ( #Brexit) withdrawal.” EU Commission says the UK action breaches articles in EU Treaties +2004 freedom of movement directive. /3