ZZ Case Flashcards
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What is the ZZ Case?
Landmark ruling concerning the procedural rights of EU citizens facing exclusion from Member States on grounds of national security.
What is the background of the case?
ZZ was a dual French and Algerian national who had permanent residence in the UK after marrying a British woman. This made him an EU citizen with free movement rights.
What was the issue of the ZZ case?
ZZ was refused re-entry into the UK after returning from Algeria. The Secretary of State cancelled his right of residence due to his presence not being conducive to the public good.
What was ZZ’s challenge?
He appealed the decision at the UK’s Special Immigration Appeals Commission. It was then referred to the CJEU.
What were the key arguments of the ZZ case?
That ZZ was not informed precisely and in full of the reasons for the decisions against him.
What did the CJEU rule on the ZZ case?
The ZZ had the right to be informed of the “essence of the grounds”, that ZZ had the right to effective judicial review, and that there is no presumption that reasons such as national security are valid.
What is the significance of the ZZ case?
Significantly strengthened procedural safeguards are available to EU citizens facing exclusion on national security grounds.
