Displaced European Citizens: Undocumented Europeans, a repeat of the Windrush Scandal Post‑Brexit Challenges.

16 April 2026 Online 11:00–12:30 (BST) : Registration

Following a significant legal victory by the Independent Monitoring Authority (IMA), the court has clarified that the Home Office’s previous interpretation of the Withdrawal Agreement was incorrect. It is now understood that individuals holding pre‑settled status should not automatically lose their residence rights if they do not apply for settled status.

In light of this, the Home Office has begun reviewing all decisions regarding pre‑settled status. Sadly, some EU citizens, who were granted status in good faith, are now facing uncertainty as their status is being reassessed and revoked—leaving families without clear guidance or legal support during these difficult times. These will be forced to leave the UK or face deportation. Parents will no longer be able to work and rent. University will be forced to remove students from their courses…etc

Since April 9, 2026, the UK Home Office has started a formal process to identify and revoke the status of all EU pre‑status holders, especially as changes in the EUSS automated process have made this possible. This has raised serious concerns about the human rights of the growing number of Displaced European Citizens affected by these actions.

We draw attention to the scale of this issue:

• Over 1.7 million EU citizens have been granted pre‑settled status,

• more than 800,000 EU citizens are currently living in the UK.

Brexit has profoundly impacted the lives of EU citizens who have the UK their Europe their home for decades. Five years later, evidence shows that racialised European diaspora communities continue to face disproportionate structural barriers in exercising their rights. Experts warn of a potential repeat of the Windrush Scandal.

It is happening now. We must act

Purpose of these events

#Racialised European citizens continue to be overlooked in post‑Brexit debates and policies and migration sector. Why are we organising these events?

Lived experience 

#To give voice to our experiences, rights, and concerns, ensuring no one is forgotten and left behind

Immigration Advice and information session 

#To identify immigration advisers to form partnerships to support our community members