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This module examines the institutions and processes of the European Union, the relationship between the EU and UK law and selected aspects of substantive EU law.

Origins and influence of EU law, to include an introduction to the EU: its origins and development; the institutions of the EU, the legislative process and sources of EU law.  The application and enforcement of EU law in national courts, to include supremacy of EU law, the principles of direct and indirect effect and state liability; the preliminary rulings procedure.  The application and enforcement of EU law in the EU courts, to include enforcement actions against Member States and enforcement actions against EU institutions, to include judicial review actions and actions for damages.

Substantive EU law, to include the free movement of goods, competition law and the free movement of persons.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of those aspects of EU law identified in the indicative syllabus above and form a critical judgement on areas of controversy within the topics studied;

2. demonstrate sound understanding of the social, economic and political policy considerations which underpin the development, philosophy and processes of the EU;

3. demonstrate sound understanding of the way in which EU membership impacts on the UK's legal system and substantive laws;

4. analyse problems in EU law, apply the legal principles studied to these problems and present well supported conclusions, both orally and in writing;

5. read and study primary and secondary sources of EU law, with limited staff guidance, access, interpret and use European law reports, treaty articles and secondary legislation;

6. identify sources for research and establish a strategy for research using standard and electronic research tools, including EUROPA 

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.