EU Law Directions

With a readable and modern writing style, EU Law Directions clearly explains the key topics and developments in this fast-paced and influential subject area. No previous knowledge is assumed, making this the ideal text for those approaching EU law for the first time. With 30 years' experience teaching and examining EU law, Nigel Foster provides a student-friendly text which is readable without compromising on academic quality. The text is easy-to-follow with useful features throughout such as case summaries, key definitions and diagrams. Cross-references and end of chapter summaries demonstrate how topics link together and enable students to quickly build up a comprehensive understanding of EU Law. The text is clearly broken down into logical sections, guiding students through institutional, procedural and substantive law, with a new chapter on competition law added to the 4th edition. This text is also accompanied by a free Online Resource Centre (www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/foster_directions4e/) which includes the following features: - An interactive timeline showing the key moments in EU legal history - An interactive map illustrating the development of the EU and providing essential background knowledge - Self-test questions with instant feedback - Video clips from the European Commission - Suggested approaches to end of chapter questions - Study and exam tips - Updates to the law - Useful weblinks Review from previous edition Students can find EU law a challenging subject but Foster's book provides a helpful resource to support student learning in this subject area. Katherine Shaw, Senior Lecturer in Law, Leeds Metropolitan University The textbook provides the right amount of breadth and depth. The layout is very student friendly and the writing style makes it easy to understand what the main points are and why. Evelyne Schmid, Lecturer in International and European Law, Bangor University, Wales. This textbook has just the right amount of depth. It is easy to understand and the extra features and learning aids make this book the best choice for students. Chloe Hamblin, Student, University of PlymouthPART 1: INSTITUTIONAL LAW ; 1. The establishment and development of the European Union ; 2. The Union institutions ; 3. Transfer of powers, competances and law-making ; 4. Sources and forms of EU law ; 5. Supremacy of EU law ; PART 2: PROCEDURAL ACTIONS, ENFORCEMENT, AND REMEDIES IN EU LAW ; 6. The preliminary ruling (Article 267 TFEU) ; 7. Treaty enforcement actions against member states ; 8. Remedies: direct and indirect effects and state liability ; 9. Direct actions before the European Court of Justice ; PART 3: SUBSTANTIVE LAW ; 10. Free movement of goods I: tariff & tax barriers ; 11. Free movement of goods II: non-tariff barriers ; 12. Free movement of persons I ; 13. Free movement of persons II: citizenship and further developments ; 14. Discrimination law ; 15. An introduction to EU competition policy and law