Welcome to the Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements
We protect the rights of EU and EEA EFTA citizens, and their family members, in the UK and Gibraltar. We do this by monitoring UK public bodies to make sure they implement the rights of these citizens and by identifying any underlying issues. We are independent of government and are professional and impartial in our work.
What are we working on?
We are recruiting for new Citizens' Panel members. Are you an EU or EEA EFTA citizen residing in the UK or Gibraltar who would like to help shape our work? Find out more about the role of the panel and how to apply on our dedicated webpage.
Complaints
The complaints submitted to us help build a picture of where there are common, wide-reaching, or systemic issues with how UK public bodies are implementing the Withdrawal Agreement(s) for EU and EEA EFTA citizens’ rights.
What’s New
From Our updates,
News,
Interim Chair Appointed to IMA
Interim Chair Appointed to IMA
From Our updates,
News,
Citizens’ Rights Watchdog Welcomes Supreme Court Appeal Decision
Citizens’ Rights Watchdog Welcomes Supreme Court Appeal Decision
From Our updates,
Public bodies,
News,
Citizens Rights Watchdog Gives Update on Judicial Review
Citizens Rights Watchdog Gives Update on Judicial Review
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA) continues to have concerns about the Home Office implementation of a significant High Court judgment related to citizens’ rights under the Withdrawal and Separation Agreements.
From Travel,
News,
IMA reminds EU citizens of what to expect at the UK border
IMA reminds EU citizens of what to expect at the UK border
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreement (IMA) is reminding EU and EEA EFTA citizens of what to expect when travelling amid further reports of difficulties at the UK border.
From Our updates,
News,
Citizens’ Rights Watchdog Marks Third Year in Operation
Citizens’ Rights Watchdog Marks Third Year in Operation
From Our updates,
News,
IMA survey identifies concerns about current and future protection of citizens’ rights
IMA survey identifies concerns about current and future protection of citizens’ rights
The third annual survey undertaken by the Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA), which ran from April to June 2023, found the top three areas where citizens continued to experience difficulties accessing their rights were employment, travel and healthcare.
From Our updates,
Public bodies,
News,
Citizens’ Rights Watchdog Gives Update on Judicial Review
Citizens’ Rights Watchdog Gives Update on Judicial Review
From Our updates,
News,
Court of Appeal Hands Down Judgment
Court of Appeal Hands Down Judgment
From Our updates,
Public bodies,
News,
IMA is assured that local authorities in Wales are protecting the rights of EU looked after children and care leavers
IMA is assured that local authorities in Wales are protecting the rights of EU looked after children and care leavers
From Our updates,
News,
Citizens’ Rights Watchdog Urges EU Settlement Scheme Late Applicants to Check Their Application Evidence
Citizens’ Rights Watchdog Urges EU Settlement Scheme Late Applicants to Check Their Application Evidence
From Our updates,
News,
IMA acquires new Practice Direction
IMA acquires new Practice Direction
From Our updates,
News,
Four non-executive members reappointed to IMA board
Four non-executive members reappointed to IMA board
From Our updates,
News,
IMA welcomes Cabinet Office updates to recruitment website to account for rights of late EU Settlement Scheme applicants
IMA welcomes Cabinet Office updates to recruitment website to account for rights of late EU Settlement Scheme applicants
From Our updates,
News,
IMA Chair Steps Down
IMA Chair Steps Down
From Our updates,
Public bodies,
News,
IMA launches new inquiry to investigate EU Settlement Scheme application delays
IMA launches new inquiry to investigate EU Settlement Scheme application delays
From Our updates,
Public bodies,
News,
IMA issues statement following Home Office response to inquiry findings
IMA issues statement following Home Office response to inquiry findings
From Our updates,
News,
Home Office publishes new guidance on EUSS reforms
Home Office publishes new guidance on EUSS reforms
From Our updates,
Public bodies,
News,
IMA responds to Home Office plans to implement judgment following judicial review
IMA responds to Home Office plans to implement judgment following judicial review
From Our updates,
Public bodies,
News,
Home Office failed to comply with obligation to issue Certificates of Application immediately to EU Settlement Scheme applicants in some cases, IMA inquiry finds
Home Office failed to comply with obligation to issue Certificates of Application immediately to EU Settlement Scheme applicants in some cases, IMA inquiry finds
From Our updates,
News,
New IMA Chief Executive appointed
New IMA Chief Executive appointed
From Health,
News,
EU citizens may have been wrongfully charged for NHS treatment, IMA finds
EU citizens may have been wrongfully charged for NHS treatment, IMA finds
From Our updates,
Surveys,
News,
IMA launches third annual survey to measure EU citizens’ trust in public bodies to protect their rights
IMA launches third annual survey to measure EU citizens’ trust in public bodies to protect their rights
From Our updates,
News,
IMA intervenes in Court of Appeal Proceedings
IMA intervenes in Court of Appeal Proceedings
From Public bodies,
Social security,
News,
IMA statement on concerns over EU Settlement Scheme
IMA statement on concerns over EU Settlement Scheme
From Public bodies,
Residency,
News,
Independent Monitoring Authority successful in landmark High Court challenge against Home Office
Independent Monitoring Authority successful in landmark High Court challenge against Home Office
From Our updates,
News,
IMA intervenes in Tribunal proceedings
IMA intervenes in Tribunal proceedings
From Our updates,
News,
IMA granted permission to intervene in Court of Appeal proceedings
IMA granted permission to intervene in Court of Appeal proceedings
From Public bodies,
News,
EU citizens watchdog takes steps to secure rights of looked after children and care leavers
