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Brexit Impact on Acquired Rights of British Citizens in the EU-27 and other EU Citizens in UK.

Posted on May 6, 2017 by right2vote4xpatbrits

The research paper below was requested by the European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs and was commissioned, overseen and published by the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional affairs. It addresses the impact and consequences of Brexit on the … Continue reading →

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EU Referendum Bill and the European Court of Human Rights

Posted on November 27, 2015 by right2vote4xpatbrits

See below the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Memorandum produced for the European Union (EU) Referendum Bill as introduced in the House of Lords by Baroness Anelay, Minister of State of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, with the following … Continue reading →

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Voting Rights Petition to European Parliament

Posted on March 3, 2013 by right2vote4xpatbrits

If there is a referendum on whether the UK  should leave the EU, then surely the British living in Europe should be able to vote? A Letter of Petition (see below) to the European Parliament has , therefore, been initiated by the … Continue reading →

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Why All British Citizens in EU Need a Voice

Posted on January 6, 2013 by right2vote4xpatbrits

With a referendum on continuing British membership of the European Union(EU) becoming increasingly likely, where is the balancing voice in the debate from non-resident British citizens living within the EU in continental Europe, as Britain seems to sleepwalk to the exit? … Continue reading →

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Voting Rights Blog Statistics – Year 2012 in review

Posted on December 31, 2012 by right2vote4xpatbrits

The statistical report below shows that this blog received a total of 5,400 views from visitors to the site during 2012. Visits during 2012 were received from a total of 71 countries, most from France but with the UK and … Continue reading →

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Why No Cross-Party Consensus on 15-Year-Rule Reform?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by right2vote4xpatbrits

Wayne David is Labour MP for Caerphilly and Shadow Minister for Political & Constitutional Reform. He’s challenged the government before over its proposed constituency boundary changes and plans for individual voter registration, the latter forming a key part of the parliamentary bill … Continue reading →

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