EU parents warned children need papers to stay in UK after Brexit

Researchers urge parents to document British-born children’s status to avoid hostile checks post-Brexit

Internationally blended families involving EU citizens and British-born children are being warned that their children could face “serious problems” after Brexit if they do not already have documentation to stay in the UK.

Parents from the EU are being urged to get their children’s status documented as soon as possible if they want them to avoid hostile environment checks by the Home Office which could mean measures such as bank accounts being closed, driving licences cancelled and job offers being withdrawn.

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from Children | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2pQdPnB