LL3104 - Public Law B (European Union Law) (2024/25)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2024/25, but may be subject to modification | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Module title | Public Law B (European Union Law) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Module level | Honours (06) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Guildhall School of Business and Law | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 240 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Running in 2024/25(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module examines the influence of European Union law post-Brexit, which is essentially still concerned with promoting economic goals. The subject is concerned with the law and politics relating to the institutions of the European Union (EU).
This module provides an understanding of the underlying principles of the Law of the European Union and its relationship to domestic law. It considers the law-making powers of the EU institutions, the constitutional principles of the EU, the procedures that operate under the Law of the European Union, the role of the European Court of Justice, and the economic freedoms established under the Law of the European Union.
Prior learning requirements
2.2 Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
Syllabus
The Principles and Procedures of European Union (EU) Law
The legal structure of the European Union
Direct and indirect effect
Member State liability for breach of EU obligations.
General Principles of EU Law. EU citizenship and Human Rights within the EU.
Access to the Court of Justice of the European Union
Preliminary rulings under article 267 TFEU
Judicial Review of EU institutions' acts under Art.263 TFEU.
Enforcement actions under Articles 250-260 TFEU.
The Freedoms in EU Law
Freedom of movement of goods
Freedom of movement of persons
Freedom of movement of services
EU Competition Law
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Scheduled teaching comprises15 two-hour lectures and 15 90 minute tutorials.
Independent study comprises 87.5 hours of directed reading, research, class preparation and formative assessments.
Learning outcomes
Having completed this module, students will be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate a firm grounding and knowledge of the legal framework and institutions of the EU and of the basic constitutional principles of the Law of the European Union.
2. Demonstrate an awareness and depth of contextual understanding of the main policy and doctrinal issues involved in the development and operation of the Law of the European Union.
3. Demonstrate an ability to apply gained legal knowledge to problems of limited complexity, to reflect upon and evaluate this application and to draw logical reasoned conclusions that are supported by argument and legal authority.
4. Demonstrate the ability to write critical, discursive essays relating to the topics covered in the syllabus.
5. Demonstrate an ability to use appropriate legal terminology and language in the context of the Law of the European Union.