Broberg and Fenger on Preliminary References to the European Court of Justice

by Broberg, Morten; Fenger, Niels

• ISBN13: 9780198843580
• ISBN10: 0198843585
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-05-25
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This book is structured to reflect the different questions that may arise in connection with a preliminary reference. It explains who can make a reference, what questions can be referred, and when can, when should, and when must a reference be made. Thereupon the book provides detailed guidance on the form and contents of the actual reference as well as the procedure, both before the referring court and the European Court of Justice. Finally, the preliminary ruling and its effects are explained together with the questions of cost and legal aid.

Now in its third edition, this book has proved to be of considerable value to the legal practitioner faced with the subtleties of a preliminary reference - be it as judge or advocate. However, it is much more than an advance practitioners' guide. With backgrounds as both practitioners and academics, the two authors have produced a book that also caters for the needs of academics. The practical guidance is thus supplemented by the critical analysis of the Court of Justice's practice. This fully updated and revised edition of Broberg and Fenger on Preliminary References to the European Court of Justice provides a meticulous, yet easily accessible examination of all aspects of the preliminary reference procedure.

Author Biography

Morten Broberg, Professor, University of Copenhagen, Niels Fenger, Danish Parliamentary Ombudsman

Morten Broberg is Professor in the Faculty of Law of the University of Copenhagen. He has qualified as a solicitor and has also worked as a r?f?rendaire (legal secretary) at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. He has published extensively in the field of EU law.

Niels Fenger is the Danish Parliamentary Ombudsman. He has previously worked as a Judge of the Danish Eastern Court of Appeal, and as professor in the Faculty of Law of the University of Copenhagen. He has been Director of the Legal Service of the EFTA Surveillance Authority in Brussels and has in that capacity appeared in a considerable number of cases before the European courts. He has also worked as r?f?rendaire (legal secretary) at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. He has published extensively in the field of EU law.