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Citizens’ Rights: Update on Implementing the Withdrawal Agreement
23 October 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement provides an update on the implementation of citizens' rights under the UK's Withdrawal Agreement, focusing on both EU citizens in the UK and UK nationals in the EU.
Action Requested
The Government has established measures such as the EU Settlement Scheme and a Frontier Workers’ Permit Scheme to secure rights for affected individuals. It also continues to work with EU Member States to ensure compliance and publishes updates on implementation progress.
Key Facts
- The Withdrawal Agreement protects EU citizens in the UK, UK nationals in the EU, and their family members.
- Over 4 million applications have been received through the EU Settlement Scheme by September 2020, with nearly 3.8 million grants of status issued.
- All thirteen Member States have agreed to provide at least eight months for UK nationals to apply for new residence statuses beyond the minimum six-month window.
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