Black Letter Law – EU Law
Book 2: EU Legislative Competence & Law-Making Powers 

This exam-focused volume provides a clear and authoritative explanation of how and why the European Union may legislate, making one of the most conceptually difficult areas of EU law accessible and manageable for students.

Designed for UK LLB, GDL, and SQE candidates, this book explains the principle of conferral, the classification of exclusive, shared, and supporting competences, and the legal consequences that follow when the EU exercises its powers. Complex doctrines such as preemption, subsidiarity, and proportionality are broken down into clear black-letter rules, enabling students to structure confident and accurate exam answers.
 
The book also provides a practical explanation of EU legislative procedures, including the ordinary legislative procedure, special legislative procedures, and the operation of delegated and implementing acts under Articles 290 and 291 TFEU. Key constitutional limits on delegation are clearly explained through leading case law, including Meroni and United Kingdom v Parliament and Council (ESMA).
 
Throughout, the text uses flowchart-style analysis, summary tables, and exam tips to help students identify competence issues quickly and avoid common assessment errors. This Short Read is ideal for revision, consolidation, and last-minute exam preparation and forms an essential building block for understanding supremacy, enforcement, and judicial review in EU law.
 
Clear. Structured. Exam-ready.
 
A core text for mastering EU legislative power. This Short Note forms part of the Black Letter Law Series—European Union Law which comprises of the following:
1. Sources of EU Law & the Hierarchy of Norms
2. EU Legislative Competence & Law-Making Powers
3. Supremacy, Direct Effect & State Liability
4. Judicial Enforcement & ARTICLE 267 TFEU
5. General Principles & Fundamental Rights

The Black Letter Law Series also covers other aspects of law, including Contract Law.