(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 5(1) of the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (“the Act”), in order to make provision in consequence of or in connection with Part 1 of that Act which (amongst other things), makes provision to end rights to free movement under EU retained law. In particular these Regulations are made in accordance with sections 5(2), 5(3), 5(4) and 5(5) of the Act.
These Regulations make amendments to legislation in the fields of immigration (including access to benefits and services), and nationality.
Part 2 in conjunction with Schedule 1 makes amendments in relation to immigration; provision for amendments to primary legislation is made in Chapter 1 and for amendment to secondary legislation in Chapter 2.
Part 3 makes amendments in relation to access to benefits and services.
Part 4 makes amendments in relation to nationality; provision for amendments to primary legislation is made in Chapter 1 and for amendment to secondary legislation in Chapter 2.
Part 5, in conjunction with Schedule 2, makes saving provision in relation to the EC Association Agreement with Turkey.
Part 6, in conjunction with Schedule 3, makes savings in connection with the EEA Regulations.
Part 7, in conjunction with Schedule 4, makes provision about access to benefits.
Part 8, in conjunction with Schedule 5, makes transitional and further saving provision.
A full impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business, the voluntary sector and the public sector is available alongside these Regulations at www.legislation/gov.uk . Copies are also available from the Home Office, European Migration and Citizens' Rights Unit, 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF.