Basic Approach:

Law of the European Union provides an introductory guide to help you understand European Law at a time of considerable change and challenge. It offers a clear and accurate explanation of the constitutional law of the EU and the institutions, as well as the substantive law, presented in a systematic and logical way to support learning and revision.

This new edition provides concise and focused coverage of all core EU topics studied on an undergraduate degree. Latest developments, such as the position on the Treaty of Lisbon, are discussed alongside basic concepts and issues.

Written in an accessible style, this new edition is ideal for all students requiring a clear introduction to European Union Law. It is suitable for law students as well as those studying EU Law as part of a non-law discipline.

Additional learning support is offered by:

- End of chapter questions to encourage reflection and to develop understanding of the topics covered, with answer quidance on the website

- 'Further reading' at the end of every chapter suggests additional sources for extended study

- 'Key points' highlight important ideas and principles

- 'Key terms' defined throughout the text help develop vocabulary and understanding

New to this edition:

* Takes account of enlargement of the EU in 2004 and 2007

* Shows the changes to the EU institutions under the Treaty of Lisbon

* Includes a new chapter on Union citizenship, with full coverage of Directive 2004/38 on citizens' free movement rights

* Updates case law and secondary legislation in all areas, including Directive 2006/54 which repeals and replaces existing directives on equal treatment in 2009

* Covers the changes in competition law introduced by Regulation 1/2003 and in merger control

(MLC logo) mylawchamber is an innovative collection of useful tools to help students learn and lecturers teach.

mylawchamber for Law of the EU is located at: www.mylawchamber.co.uk/kentand includes:

• Regular legal updates on new case law and legislation
• Tips on using the Europa website and other EU Law websites
• Answer guidance to the end of chapter questions
• Case Navigator which provides unique support to develops case reading and analysis skills

Table of Contents:

Preface Abbreviations Tables of: Community treaties UK statutes Secondary legislation Cases in the Court of Justice and the Court of First Instance Cases before the national courts Commission decisionsPART 1: THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

1. The development of European Union law

2 The institutions of the EU 3 The sources of Community law; competences of the EC and EU4 General principles of law

5 The supremacy of Community law

6 The principles of direct effect, indirect effect and state liability7 Enforcement actions against Member States 8 Judicial review 9 Liability of the Community institutions10 Preliminary rulings under Article 234

PART 2: FREE MOVEMENT WITHIN THE SINGLE MARKET11 Customs duties and discriminatory internal taxation; state monopolies of a commercial nature12 Quantitative restrictions and measures having equivalent effect

13. Union citizenship14 The free movement of workers 15 The right of establishment and the freedom to provide services 16 Capital