Chapter 22 Self-test questions

What are the main lines of approach the CJ has adopted to facilitate the expansion of individuals' rights of access to services?

The use of the non-discrimination principle and a broad interpretation of services and related benefits.

The use of the non-discrimination principle and the use of remuneration to find the boundary between EU and state competence.

Focusing on how a service is used, particularly its social benefit.

The use of the non-discrimination principle, the use of remuneration to find the boundary between EU and state competence and a broad interpretation of services and related benefits.

In the education sector of vocational courses, fees and grants may be separated for "students", but not for "citizens".

True

False

Public services, other than vocational courses, such as health and education provided by the state for the benefit of its citizens, and not ____________ cannot be claimed on the basis of equality by EU nationals merely as nationals.

Isabel is an English national who goes to Spain to have treatment for a foot disorder, treatment that would have taken a year to get at an English hospital, though it would have been free. She pays for this in Spain and then demands reimbursement when back in England. Can she get that reimbursement?

Yes, because she was a recipient of a service in another Member State and to deny her that reimbursement would amount to an impediment to her rights to free movement.

Yes, because the English health care system is free at the point of provision it must pay if Isabel receives it elsewhere.

No, because Member states can regulate their provision of Union benefits like health care.

Yes, because the Services Directive requires indemnity in such situations.

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