CHAPTER IVU.K.RESEARCHERS’ RIGHTS

Article 12U.K.Equal treatment

Holders of a residence permit shall be entitled to equal treatment with nationals as regards:

(a)

recognition of diplomas, certificates and other professional qualifications in accordance with the relevant national procedures;

(b)

working conditions, including pay and dismissal;

(c)

branches of social security as defined in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community(1). The special provisions in the Annex to Council Regulation (EC) No 859/2003 of 14 May 2003 extending the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by these provisions solely on the ground of their nationality(2) shall apply accordingly;

(d)

tax benefits;

(e)

access to goods and services and the supply of goods and services made available to the public.

(1)

OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, p. 2. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 647/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 117, 4.5.2005, p. 1).