New clause 34—Right of appeal—

“(1) The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).

(2) After section 82, insert—

(1) This section applies where an EEA or Swiss national has applied for settled or pre-settled status under appendix EU of the Immigration Rules and a decision has been made to refuse the application.

(2) Any person who has had their application for settled or pre-settled status refused may appeal to the Tribunal against that decision.

(3) In subsection (1) above, a refusal of the application includes where an application for settled status is refused but pre-settled status is granted instead.

(4) The lodging of an appeal under subsection (2) against a refusal to grant settled status has no impact on the grant of pre-settled status.’

(3) After section 84(5) insert—

‘(6) An appeal under section 82B may be brought on the grounds that the decision was not in accordance with the Immigration Rules.’”

This new clause would ensure a right of appeal for EEA and Swiss nationals refused status under appendix EU of the Immigration Rules.