Master the General Principles and Fundamental Rights of European Union Law with this concise Black Letter Law Short Read.
Designed specifically for LLB, GDL, SQE, LPC, and university law students, this exam-focused guide explains the constitutional principles that underpin the EU legal order. Learn how the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) applies general principles and fundamental rights to interpret legislation, review the legality of EU measures, and protect individual rights.
 
Inside this guide you'll learn:
The constitutional role of General Principles of EU Law
Sources of EU general principles and their relationship with the ECHR
Legal Certainty and Legitimate Expectations
Proportionality, Equality, and Non-Discrimination
Effective Judicial Protection and the Rule of Law
The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
The scope and application of Article 6 TEU
Horizontal effect of general principles and Charter rights
Judicial review of EU measures under Article 263 TFEU
Landmark authorities including Internationale Handelsgesellschaft, Defrenne v SABENA, Fedesa, Mulder, Åkerberg Fransson, Kücükdeveci, Mangold, Les Verts, Unibet, Marshall, Faccini Dori, AMS, and Max Planck
 
Featuring exam-ready flowcharts, summary tables, structured legal analysis, and concise case summaries, this guide provides everything students need for coursework, tutorials, open-book assessments, and final examinations.