Welcome to European Law. My name is Amber Heaviside, and I will be your lecturer for this module.
It is crucial to understand that while the UK is no longer a part of the European Union, EU law still has relevance to UK lawyers. The UK has left the EU and is now outside all the legal and political structures of the EU. Therefore, we must consider the substantial impact Brexit has on UK law and how post-Brexit arrangements have changed the rights and obligations of the UK government and UK citizens.
EU law is a dynamic and developing legal order that will continue to impact the UK for years to come, especially for those who continue to trade with the EU and sell their goods in the EU Single Market. It is important to acknowledge this and adapt accordingly to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
The EU legal order requires constant interaction between the Court of Justice of the European Union and the national courts in the Member States—an interaction that produces many challenges both for the legal procedures involved and for the content of the law at issue. The result is a wealth of legislation and case law that is often different in style and substance from traditional domestic law but which is a crucial and integral part of Member States’ national law.
We will look over a new issue each week in an attempt to incrementally learn the intricacies of EU law. To achieve this, classes and materials have been organized in a structured and logical manner. The opening classes will provide you with the foundations of EU law. This provides a solid base that equips you with the fundamental principles on which to build a complete understanding of EU law.
The following classes will then explore several issues of constitutional importance to the European Union, how its law functions, and a number of substantive aspects of the internal market. In any event, every class will include relevant points on Brexit and the UK.
This format will enrich your understanding of EU law.
If you have any questions or want to book an appointment with me, reach out to me at a.heaviside@bolton.ac.uk.
- Teacher: Amber Heaviside