90-minute webinar, Thursday 10th October, 11am – 12:30pm

Overview

Eligibility rules for EEA nationals and family members who have not yet been granted settled status are particularly complex. The rules were intended to limit access to means-tested benefits to those applicants who have a ‘qualifying right to reside’. However, recent court decisions removed some of the restrictions allowing access to benefits to some applicants without a qualifying right to reside. This webinar looks at the most important case law developments and how we can challenge eligibility decisions.

Questions/topics covered

  • What is the EU – UK Withdrawal Agreement and how does it affect eligibility?
  • Who is within the scope of the Withdrawal Agreement?
  • When can an applicant rely on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights?
  • New arguments – discrimination and ‘constitutive scheme’ case law update

Methods of delivery

This webinar is delivered online live with Marcin Brajta and David Stickland. 

Intended audience

This webinar is at an advanced/update level. A good working knowledge of the benefits system is assumed. 

What you will need

Participants will need a Wi-Fi connection and a suitable device to access the internet. Prior to the event, participants will receive an email with a link which they should use to join the event.