Thank you!
That confirms the fact regarding the UK.
However, I'm still confused about ICAO guidelines. I've read various parts of Doc 4444, which is also stated in the AIC mentioned above, but my real question relates to the initial response from ATC, when clearing an aircraft for a STAR.
In the initial clearance for a STAR, if ATC do not give any further clearances, should an aircraft descend completely in accordance with the STAR as documented in the Jepp/Aerad? The documents I have read only seem to talk about descent below any level or altitude stated on the STAR procedure?
Thanks again