Eu Law

by Steiner, Jo; Woods, Lorna

• ISBN13: 9780199219070
• ISBN10: 0199219079
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-11-16
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Now in its 10th edition, EU Law by Steiner, Woods and Twigg-Flesner is rightfully regarded as one of the best and most trusted EU law textbooks available. Its clarity, detail and relevance to the student audience make it the perfect textbook for anyone serious about gaining a full understanding of EU law. Fully updated in light of the latest developments surrounding the Lisbon treaty, this new edition has expanded coverage of state liability and third country nationals. A new improved structure ensures that the content remains closely tailored to undergraduate EU law courses. Online Resource Center: The book is accompanied by a free Online Resource Center providing: A new treaty navigation resource enabling the user to look first hand at the key primary sources of law and trace its development and evolution A test bank of multiple choice questions and answers An interactive map of Europe with hot-spots on all EU Member States providing factual information on each country A timeline of the EU tracing key dates in EU legal history Links to other useful web sites and primary materials Updates on changes and developments in the law Glossary of terms

Table of Contents

From EEC to EU: a brief history of the development of the Union

Institutions of the EC: composition and powers

Scope of the EC Treaty: laws and law-making in the Community

Principle of supremacy of EC law

General principles of law

Discrimination

Framework for enforcement

Principles of direct applicability and direct effects

State liability

National remedies

The preliminary rulings procedure

Enforcement actions

Direct action for annulment

Action for failure to act

Introduction to the common market

Community liability in tort - action for damages

Introduction to the common market

Harmonisation

Free movement of payments and capital

Customs union

Free movement of goods

Derogation form the free movement of goods

Citizenship: rights of access and derogations

Economic activities: individuals and businesses

Social rights and social security

Right to receive services

Third country nationals

Freedom, security and justice

Competition and the internal market

Elements of competition law and policy

Restrictions on state aid

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