In two separate hearings, two different immigration judges have expressed doubt over whether an EEA Family permit is the appropriate form of entry clearance for a family member of an EEA citizen exercising treaty rights elsewhere in the EU when they wish to make short visits together to the UK.
In anticipation of the same question at the next hearing I am looking for some conclusive written evidence. I have found this in Chapter 3, Para 1.2 of the European Casework Instructions http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... dlaw/ecis/
But I am sure that somewhere I have read a statement from saying that the UK policy is to issue a free of charge Family Permit instead of recognising the visa free travel rights of family members holding residence cards issued by other EEA states.Example 1 – the Indian wife of a French national travelling to the United Kingdom for a shopping trip while the French national stays behind in France would require a visa. If she were travelling with her husband, or to join her husband who had travelled ahead of her, she would require an EEA family permit.
I can't find that reference again. Can anyone suggest where I can find a clear statement?