Sources of EU Law (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Which two sources of EU law apply automatically without requiring domestic implementation?
Which two sources of EU law apply automatically without requiring domestic implementation?
Treaties and Regulations
What legal status do Treaties hold within the EU legal framework?
What legal status do Treaties hold within the EU legal framework?
Primary legislation
What did Van Duyn v Home Office (1974) establish about treaty provisions?
What did Van Duyn v Home Office (1974) establish about treaty provisions?
Can be directly enforced by individuals
How do Regulations apply in Member States?
How do Regulations apply in Member States?
Binding in entirety & automatically apply
What did Re Tachographs: Commission v UK (1979) rule about Regulations?
What did Re Tachographs: Commission v UK (1979) rule about Regulations?
Must be fully & properly applied
Do Directives automatically become part of domestic law?
Do Directives automatically become part of domestic law?
No, they require implementation
What are Directives binding as to?
What are Directives binding as to?
Result to be achieved
What is vertical direct effect of Directives?
What is vertical direct effect of Directives?
Individual can claim rights against state
What principle did Marshall v Southampton (1986) establish?
What principle did Marshall v Southampton (1986) establish?
State cannot rely on its own failure
Can Directives have horizontal direct effect against private parties?
Can Directives have horizontal direct effect against private parties?
No, but state compensation is available