Paragraph Article 3
In so far as it does not contain provisions to the contrary, this Convention shall apply to:
nationals of the States and persons deriving their rights from such nationals;
other persons who are, or have been, covered by the legislation of either of the States and to persons deriving their rights from such persons.
Except where otherwise provided in this Convention, nationals of one State, who are resident in the territory of the other State, shall be treated as nationals of the latter State in the implementation of the legislation of that State.
The provisions in paragraph (2) of this Article shall mutatis mutandis also apply to:
refugees and stateless persons, as referred to in the Convention of 28 July 1951 relating to the Status of Refugees and the Protocol of 31 January 1967 to the said Convention, as well as the Convention of 28 September 1954 relating to the Status of Stateless Persons;
other persons with regard to rights which they derive from a national of one State or from a refugee or a stateless person referred to in this Article.
Notes on Schedule
Modifications
- C1
Sch. modified (5.12.2005) by Social Security (Reciprocal Agreements) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2765), art. 1, Sch. 1, Sch. 2