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<p>In line with the draft Withdrawal Agreement with the European Union, criminality
and security checks will be carried out on applications for status under the EU Settlement
Scheme.</p><p>Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and any conduct
(including any criminal convictions relating to it) be-fore the end of the planned
implementation period on 31 December 2020 will be assessed according to the current
EU law public policy and security tests for deportation or exclusion. These are set
out in the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, in accordance with
Article 27 of the Free Movement Directive.</p><p>Consistent with the draft Withdrawal
Agreement, an applicant will be refused status under the scheme on the grounds of
suitability where, at the date of decision, the applicant is subject to a deportation
order or a decision to make a deportation order, or to an exclusion order.</p>
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