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Book SynopsisAs the process of European integration accelerates the growth of EC Law is having a substantial impact. This text provides an overview of the ways in which EC Law has impacted upon the work of British courts, its focus being the role of British courts in protecting Community rights.
Trade ReviewThe text is tightly written, with points clearly made. Issues are identified and each chapter ends with a summary/conclusions. There are plenty of headings, a helpful index, a bibliography and a short list of suggestions for further reading. Footnotes also point the student selectively to other academic writing.Christopher Kerse, Book Reviews, Journal of Legislative Studies
Table of ContentsTable of Cases Table of Legislation and Treaties Table of Equivalence 1. Identifying Community law 2. UK courts: United Kingdom courts or Community courts? 3. Obstacles to the enforcement of Community law 4. Ascertaining the substance of Community rights 5. Giving effect to Community law 6. National remedies for breach of EC law 7. A right to a specific remedy: State liability for breach of Community law 8. The UK courts working as Community courts 9. Community law and criminal law 10. Enforcing Community law against Community institutions 11. Specific Community rules for the enforcement of Community law Further reading Bibliography
