| Unit name | Law and Policy of the European Union II |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAWD30079 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Ms. Boeger |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Law and Policy of the EU I |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | University of Bristol Law School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The course examines the legal foundations of the Single European Market; in doing so, it builds on the second-year Law and Policy of the EU I. It examines how EU constitutional principles are applied in practice areas of topical significance. The course focuses on the law governing free movement of goods, persons, and services and examines the various ways in which EU law affects everyday life of citizens and traders. These areas touch upon questions of relevance to everyday life, such as: what rights does EU law confer on students? May one bring an unlimited amount of tobacco into the UK from another Member State? Why do UK pubs close so early, whereas bars in Spain are open all night? Are national governments free to prohibit Sunday trading? May a supermarket sell a pair of Levis at too low a price? Is a national restriction on advertising alcohol legal? By the end of the course, students should be able to analyse and apply substantive principles of EU law as developed by the Court of Justice, should be able to assess how substantive law of the EU is applied in national legal systems and should be able to appreciate its impact.
