Detention and removal of an EU citizen from the UK
I am a Spanish citizen, and I came to the UK in 2017. I was detained because I was rough sleeping, and held in a detention centre. I chose to leave the UK.
When I tried to come back, I was told that I had been administratively removed from the UK and I had been banned for one year. I was held in detention.
Now, I want to travel to Ireland. Are they going to allow me in to Ireland after my removal from the UK?
I have read that the UK and Ireland share information about deportations and removals, and visa applications in a database.
Best Answer
In principle, you have a right to live in Ireland, as an EU citizen. Your right to enter Ireland is strongly protected by law. However, you are correct in thinking that the UK and Ireland share information about deportations and visas. It is possible that when you enter Ireland, the border officer could become aware of your previous issue in the UK. Legally speaking, it should not be allowed to influence their decision. However, border officers do not always correctly follow the law.
The larger issue, which I discussed in the comments, is that based on what you have told us, I believe that your original removal from the UK was against the law. It should never have happened in the first place. This is because in December 2017, it was found in court that the policy of deporting rough sleepers who were EU citizens was illegal. Although your ban on entry to the UK has presumably now expired, it should never have happened in the first place. Some rough sleepers who were illegally deported from the UK are now being awarded compensation because of how the government treated them.
There are campaigners which helped the people who were deported to get the case heard in court. They are now also helping people who should be given money because of how they were treated. I cannot say whether you are owed money. However, you should contact one of the campaigns, such as North East London Migrant Action to see whether they can help you. They may also be able to help reduce the likelihood of a problem when going back to the UK or to Ireland. Their email address is nelondonmigrantaction@gmail.com. They may be able to help find a lawyer who can help you for free. Again, I can't guarantee that. You should tell them everything that you told us about what happened to you.
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Administrative removal is the process by which certain categories of people may be removed from the UK. Usually, individuals are removed from the UK because they breached the immigration law. Deportation involves an entirely distinct legal process and is reserved for those who have committed serious criminal offences.Can EU citizens stay in UK after Brexit?
If you're an EU , EEA or Swiss citizen Irish citizens can continue to enter and live in the UK . EU , EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. In other cases, find out if you need to apply for a visa to enter the UK .Brexit: EU Nationals Detained And Refused Entry Into The UK | EU Citizens Detained
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Answer 2
Ireland could refuse you entry if they believe your conduct has been such that it would be contrary to public policy or would endanger public security. But that's up to them, we can't answer that.
If you are an EEA or Swiss national, you may be refused permission to enter Ireland only if:
- You are suffering from a specified disease or disability or
- Your conduct has been such that it would be contrary to public policy or would endanger public security
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