Sources of EU Law (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards

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3 sources of EU law

Treaties, Regulations, Directives

Legal status of Treaties in EU law

Primary legislation, foundational framework

Do Regulations apply automatically?

Yes, binding in entirety, no implementation needed

How do Directives work?

Set objectives, Member States must implement domestically

What is vertical direct effect?

Individual can enforce directive rights against the state

Can directives have horizontal direct effect?

No, cannot create obligations between private parties

Re Tachographs (1979) principle

Regulations must be fully and properly applied

Marshall (1986) case established what?

Vertical direct effect of directives against state bodies

Francovich (1991) remedy

State compensation for losses from non-implementation

Conditions for vertical direct effect

Clear, precise, unconditional, deadline passed, vs state

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