The Immigration (Control of Entry through Republic of Ireland) (Amendment) Order 1985
Spain and Portugal become members of the European Community on 1st January 1986 by virtue of the Treaty of Accession of 12th June 1985 between Member States of the Community, the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic (Cmnd. 9634). From that date Spanish and Portuguese nationals will enjoy in the United Kingdom rights of establishment, including the right to take up self-employment, and rights to provide services for remuneration. However, by virtue of Articles 56 and 215 respectively of the Treaty of Accession, existing restrictions on the freedom of movement of Spanish and Portuguese nationals to take up employment in other Member States may be maintained until 31st December 1992.