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southsiderosie wrote: »

As a non-citizen, I can safely say that this is complete and utter bull****.

thomasj wrote: »

The schengen agreement removed border controls across most if not all of mainland Europe. Ireland and uk both opted out and (correct me if I'm wrong but) Ireland and uk have their own agreement where both countries citizens don't neccessarily need passports as primary ids to enter either country (except if you are flying by ryanair )

Irish and British need their passports to enter schengen Countries and vice versa.

On what grounds can EU countries restrict freedom of movement
and residence?

Public policy, public security and public health grounds

EU countries may impose restrictions where this is justified on grounds of public policy, public security or public health.

Any such restrictions, such as a denial of entry, a refusal of residence or an expulsion measure, must comply with the terms and conditions laid down in the Directive.

Procedural safeguards
EU citizens and their family members are also protected by the following procedural safeguards.

Written notification and appeal

If expelled or denied entry, the decision must:

• be notified in writing and in a way that enables the person concerned to
comprehend its content and the implications for them;
• include precise and full information of the grounds on which the decision is
based; and
• specify the court or administrative authority with which the person concerned may lodge an appeal and the time limit for the appeal.

Access to judicial redress

The persons concerned must have access to judicial and where appropriate
administrative redress procedures to appeal or seek review of any decision against them
on these grounds. These procedures must allow for an examination of the legality of the
decision, as well as of the facts and circumstances on which the proposed measure is
based.

Badgermonkey wrote: »

I'm assuming you're a non-EU citizen, right?

In essence our borders are wide open to EU citizens. Our Schengen opt-out means we retain border controls at points of entry. Only in exceptional circumstances however can an EU citizen be refused right of entry as laid out in