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<dc:publisher>Statute Law Database</dc:publisher>
<dc:subject scheme="SIheading">IMMIGRATION</dc:subject>
<dc:modified>2024-05-20</dc:modified>
<dc:contributor>Expert Participation</dc:contributor>
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<dc:description>These Regulations consolidate the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1003, as amended, “the 2006 Regulations”) implementing Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29th April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the member States (OJ No. L 158, 30.4.04, p77) (“Directive 2004/38/EC”).</dc:description>
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