Foster on EU Law

Description

Nigel Foster provides a concise and clear explanation of EU law, covering both institutional aspects and key substantive areas, offering an accessible entry point to the subject.

• Provides a focused account of essential EU law topics, supporting study
• Features clear and concise explanations from an experienced lecturer and examiner, providing a straight-forward, unbiased account of the subject to ensure readers can grasp key issues quickly
• A three-part structure first provides thorough coverage of the institutions of the EU, allowing students to gain a solid understanding of the key principles which govern the Union, before moving on to discuss a range of substantive issues, and finally considering the changing relationship between the EU and the UK in Part III.
• Accompanied by online resources to support students throughout their studies, and keep them up to date with the latest developments
• Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this edition

• New chapter on Brexit, concisely explaining the events, legislation, and processes involved, and the implications for the UK's relationship with EU law
• New exam-style practice questions available in the accompanying online resources, along with guidance on answering them
• Full legal update covering developments since publication of the 7th edition

About the Author(s)

Nigel Foster, FRSA, Visiting Professor of European Law, Europa-Institut, Universität des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken, Germany; Professor of EU law for the South East Europe Law Schools Consortium.; Visiting Professor & External Advisor, The University College of Northern Borneo; and LLM International Business Law Supervisor, Robert Kennedy College, Switzerland.

Nigel Foster, FRSA, is the Visiting Professor of European Law, Europa-Institut, Universität des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken, Germany; Professor of EU law for the South East Europe Law Schools Consortium.; Visiting Professor & External Advisor, The University College of Northern Borneo; and LLM International Business Law Supervisor, Robert Kennedy College, Switzerland. He has extensive experience teaching and examining EU law. His other OUP publications include Blackstone's EU Treaties & Legislation, EU Law Directions, Concentrate Q&A on EU Law, and German Legal System and Laws.

Table of Contents

Part I: Institutional and Procedural Law of the European Union
1:The history and constitutional basis of the European Union
2:The Union institutions
3:The empowerment of the Union: transfer, division, and control of powers
4:EU law: sources, forms, and law-making
5:Supremacy of EU law
6:Ensuring EU laws are effective: remedies and Article 267 TFEU
7:The direct jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice
Part II: Introduction to the Substantive Law of the EU
8:The free movement of goods
9:The free movement of persons
10:An introduction to EU competition law and policy
Part III: The EU, UK, and Brexit
11:The changing relations of the UK with the EU

Additional Resources

This book is supported by online resources, including a timeline of EU development, downloadable diagrams from the book, and study and exam technique guidance from the author in both written and audio formats