The rights of non-UK EU citizens living here are not a 'done deal'. This is why

The issue of the post-Brexit rights of EU citizens living in the UK was settled at the end of Phase 1 of the negotiations - or was it? Alexandra Bulat (SSEES, University of London) says many people are still 'in limbo' - worried that a lack of sickness insurance, past criminal convictions or even civil fines will lead to their deportation. For those with the right resources, obtaining settled status will probably not be difficult, though they may not enjoy the same rights as they did. The more vulnerable risk being left without the means to prove their right to live in the UK, open a bank account or get a job.