# Council Directive 2005/71/EC of 12 October 2005 on a specific procedure for admitting third-country nationals for the purposes of scientific research, Article 12: Equal treatment

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

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. 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 shall apply accordingly;
(d) tax benefits;
(e) access to goods and services and the supply of goods and services made available to the public.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2005/71/article/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2005-71/article-12
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