A new legal body should be established to ensure the movement of EU citizens is not restricted by “tensions” between EU and UK law, according to a new report.
Researchers from Edinburgh and Glasgow Universities say differences between EU free movement law and UK immigration legislation are having an impact on freedom of movement.
They say in some cases, the application of this EU law by UK authorities, particularly the UK Border Agency (UKBA) and the Home Office, is significantly different to the way it is used by the European Commission and Court of Justice.
A solution to this, suggested by the report, would be a citizen “champion” who would support implementation of EU law and provide a link between British and EU legal systems.
