equality.
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Further,
would they
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appear
to
be
unreasonable restrictions unless there is a rational
justification therefor.
(d)
Introduction of a cut off point (eg 10 years) after
which all overseas officers irrespective of whether
they are on
or pensionable
agreement
required to convert to local terms.
terms are
a matter
This assumes that this could be done as of contract. If it could be, then it may comply with
the test of "on general terms of equality".
The 10
year cut off point would appear to be arbitrary and could be an unreasonable restriction unless there is
a rational justification.
(e)
agreement officers
years.
Introduction of a policy that contracts of
overseas
should
should not be renewed beyond
6
(£)
This would
maintain a distinction
against
As
overseas officers as far as renewal is concerned. discussed in the Opinion in relation to the present localisation policy, this would infringe Article 21 as regards overseas officers who are permanent residents.
Not allowing overseas officers
who were appointed
after 28th March 1985 to change to local terms.
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