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Mel Cousins

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2010

Citizenship

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The Developing Concept Of European Citizenship: Residence And Welfare Rights In Eu Law, Mel Cousins Jan 2010

The Developing Concept Of European Citizenship: Residence And Welfare Rights In Eu Law, Mel Cousins

Mel Cousins

The developing case law on European Union citizenship has attracted much attention in recent years. One of the most important aspects of this case law has been the implications of citizenship for the right of residence and, in particular, the relationship between the right of residence and access to social security benefits. This issue is particularly sensitive because of the concerns of Member States in relation to the potential costs involved arising from greatly extended residence rights for non-nationals. This article looks at a number of interrelated issues concerning the relationship between access to social security and (rights of) residence. …


Patmalniece V. Secretary Of State For Work And Pensions, Mel Cousins Dec 2009

Patmalniece V. Secretary Of State For Work And Pensions, Mel Cousins

Mel Cousins

In Patmalniece the Court of Appeal has considered the compatibility of the UK right to reside requirement with Regulation 1408/71/EEC on co-ordination of social security for migrants. The Court earlier upheld the compatibility of the right to reside rule with the EU Treaty in Abdirahman. However, this case was different in that the claimant – unlike those in the previous cases - was within the personal scope of Regulation 1408/71.