Unit name | Law and Policy of the European Union II |
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Unit code | LAWD30079 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Ferrando |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
LAWD20023 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 LAWD20023 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.
By the end of this unit a successful student will be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the topics covered in their constitutional, political and economic context.
• Make a personal and reasoned judgment based on an informed understanding of standard arguments in the areas covered in the unit.
• Summarise the current state of doctrinal debate on the matters covered in the unit.
• Apply the knowledge acquired to complex legal issues and suggest solutions pursuant to properly substantiated arguments.
• Bring together materials from primary and secondary sources dealing with topics presented in the module and present them coherently.
• Assess critically the extent to which the law achieves its policy objectives in practice.
• Discuss the policy choices facing the decision-making actors in the areas covered in the unit.
20 lectures plus 7 two-hour seminars
2 formative assessments: 2 x 1,200 word coursework. Formative assessments do not count towards final mark and can be optional.
1 x summative assessment: 1 x 3 hour exam in the Summer Exam Period. Summative assessments do count towards final mark.
The assessments will assess all of the intended learning outcomes for this unit.