Originally Posted by
ajax
Yes - although you are free to assert your inalienable rights to entry (or whatever), immigration agents (at least those in the UK) have greater powers of detention, etc., and can generally be miserable sods. It's best not to get arsey with them - the costs can far outweigh any benefits.
That is true in principle. In practice, I have actually witness on various occasions how some border officers know little to nothing about EEA Regulations. I am now referring to more "complex" issues rather than a "straight forward" EEA national presenting an EEA identity card. An example of this is the residence cards issued to family members of EEA nationals, of which some border officers know absolutely nothing.
When that happens, you can ask to speak to the acting Chief Immigration Officer which I am sure can assist further.