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Law of the European Union (mylawchamber premium pack), 9th Edition

Law of the European Union (mylawchamber premium pack), 9th Edition

Author: John Fairhurst
Publisher: Pearson U.K._
ISBN: 9781408295267
Published In: March 2012
Format: Paperback
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Law of the European Union, part of the Foundations series, offers a comprehensive, clear and straightforward account of the law ideal for LLB or GDL/CPE students. Written with students in mind, the text is rich in learning features designed to illuminate complex legal principles and promote solid understanding and confidence in legal study. Students will gain a firm grasp of the essential concepts of EU law, as well as an awareness of important recent developments in the law.

Features

· Chapter aims and objectives outline from the start what students will learn in each chapter.

· Case summaries highlight the central themes of key cases in the subject.

· Chapter summaries draw together the main concepts covered in each chapter, cementing understanding.

· Further reading lists at the end of each chapter direct students to subject-specific resources to enrich understanding.

· Marginal cross-references help students make connections within the text and aid understanding of how the material fits together.

· Glossary of important legal terms provides a handy reference tool.

· Easy-to-read presentation promotes comprehension.

New To This Edition

· All chapters have been fully updated and revised for the ninth edition to reflect the latest developments in EU law.

· The changes introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon have been fully incorporated throughout the text.

Part 1: Constitutional and Administrative Law of the European Union

1. An introduction to the European Communities and the European Union

2. Sources of EU law (including general principles of law and fundamental rights)

3. Institutions and related bodies of the EU

4. The decision-making process

5. The Court of Justice of the European Union

6. Preliminary ruling jurisdiction of the Court of Justice (Article 267 TFEU)

7. Direct actions against Member States (Articles 258-260 TFEU)

8. Judicial review of acts of Union institutions

9. Principles of supremacy, direct effect, indirect effect and state liability

10. Applying EU law in the English Courts and adapting English remedies to the requirements of EU law

Part 2: The free movement of persons and services, and rights of establishment

11. European Union citizenship and free movement rights

12. Free movement of workers

13. Free movement of providers and recipients of services and freedom of establishment

14. Social security

15. Limitations on the free movement of persons

16. Free movement rights in the United Kingdom

Part 3: The free movement of goods

17. Customs duties and internal taxation

18. The elimination of quantitative restrictions and measures having an equivalent effect

Part 4: Union competition law

19. State monopolies and state aid

20. Cartels and restrictive agreements: Article 101 TFEU

21. Abuse of a dominant position and mergers: Article 102 TFEU

22. Enforcement of Union competition law: powers and procedures

John Fairhurst (BA PgDip MPhil MBA Solicitor) is Managing Director of NCC Education in Manchester. He was previously Professor of Law and Head of Law at Birmingham City University, prior to which he was an Associate Dean and Head of Law at Anglia Ruskin University.

"Fairhurst is clear, precise and unconditionally current. It is an ideal student EU law textbook." Richard Ball, Bristol Law School, University of the West of England

"Fairhurst provides rich reference to primary sources, supplemented by readable commentary, succinct analysis and useful illustrative examples. This makes for an accessible, systematic introduction to the law of the European Union." Justin Borg-Barthet, Dundee Law School, The University of Dundee