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January 12, 2023
2023-0083

UK's High Court rules EU Settlement Scheme unlawful

The England and Wales High Court ruled on December 21, 2022, that the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) breaches the UK's Brexit Withdrawal Agreement with the EU as it fails to protect the rights of nationals of EU member states ("EU nationals") with pre-settled status if they do not seek further immigration permission before the expiry of their pre-settled status. The High Court held that the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement mean that EU nationals with pre-settled status should not become unlawful residents in the UK if they do not make a further application for permanent/settled status.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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