european law Flashcards
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The European Courts.
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European Court of Human Rights: Interprets European Convention for Protection of Human Rights and Freedoms.
◦European Court of Justice: Gives rulings on interpretation of EU law at request of a member state or an individual.
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Regulations
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Similar to statute law, they are binding on member states without further action (e.g. tachograph requirements).
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Directives
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They prescribe a result to be achieved by a set date, leaving member states to transpose into national law (e.g. The ‘Six Pack’).
4
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The key to the European 6-pack lies in the…
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The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
