European Union Law Flashcards
1
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Two treaties
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Treaty or European Union
Treaty of functioning of European Union
2
Q
What do the two treaties do
A
Set out rules
3
Q
Eu regulations are
A
Laws issued by council or European Union
Binding on member states
4
Q
Eu directives are
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Issued by the council of the European Union and direct all member states to bring their own laws on a topic
5
Q
Direct applicability is
A
Eu law that automatically becomes part of uk law
E.g. treaty’s
6
Q
Direct effect is
A
Allow a uk individual to rely on Eu law in uk courts
7
Q
Vertical direct affect is
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An individual can use Eu legislation to sue the uk or a public body
8
Q
Horizontal direct affect is
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An individual can use Eu legislation against another individual
