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 increasingly important subject area. No previous knowledge is assumed, making this the idea text for those approaching EU law for the first time. With nearly 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 while considering the law from a European as well as a UK perspective. This text is also accompanied by a free online resource centre (www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/foster_directions3e/) 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 - Video clips from the European Commission - Suggested approaches to end of chapter questions - Study and exam tips - Updates to the law - Useful weblinks There is also a selection of resources for lecturers, including an additional chapter on competition law and a customisable testbank. 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 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 Plymouth The layout of the book is extremely eye-catching and the writing style is student-friendly. It certainly has instant appeal in terms of readability. Shaun Mills, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Central Lancashire

PART 1: INSTITUTIONAL LAW ; 1. The establishment and development of the EU ; 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 for remedies before the ECJ ; PART 3: SUBSTANTIVE LAW ; 10. Free movement of goods 1: tariff & tax barriers ; 11. Free movement of goods 2: non-tariff barriers ; 12. Free movement of persons 1 ; 13. Free movement of persons 2: developments and citizenship ; 14. Discrimination law