LAW Foreign Cases and Decisions
This guide is intended to help researchers locate the cases and decisions of foreign jurisdictions.
Accessing the Law of the European Union
The European Union (EU) began in 1952 with 6 members and now has 28 member countries that share sovereignty and communicate using 23 official languages. The criteria for membership includes maintaining democracy and the rule of law, having a functioning market economy and the ability to implement EU laws. Find EU Decisions relating to specific cases. They can come from the EU Council (sometimes jointly with the European Parliament) or the Commission. Most member countries are considered civil law jurisdictions.
- EUR-LexAccess to European Union Law.
- European e-Justice PortalProviding information on justice systems and improving access to justice throughout the EU, in 23 languages.
- Recent Commission DecisionsThe European Commission is the institution responsible for ensuring EU law is applied throughout all Member States.
- WorldLII Commission of the European CommunitiesCommission of the European Communities decisions up to January 2008.
Other Databases for finding EU Legal Materials
Finding EU Publications
There are open sources with bibliographic tools for locating documents:
- Publications OfficeThe publishing house of the institutions, agencies and other bodies of the European Union. It provides direct and free-of-charge access to European law and the publications of the European Union.
- EU BookshopEveryone can use the EU bookshop and most publications are free and may be downloaded in PDF.
Selected Books
Understanding European Union Law by Call Number: KJE949 .D38 2013 C.1ISBN: 9780415699037Publication Date: 2013-01-30The new edition incorporates numerous learning aids, including; summaries; end of chapter questions for self-testing and reflection; updated flow diagrams; a glossary of terms and important tips on how to approach examination questions.
European Union Law by Call Number: KJE949 .K46 2009ISBN: 9781847037336Publication Date: 2009.Includes some of the more recent key cases in the Court of Justice and Court of First Instance.
A Glossary of the European Union by Call Number: KJE926.5 .J66 2008ISBN: 9780748625758Publication Date: 2008-02-08This A-Z guide explains the key concepts and institutions linked to the European Union, along with brief biographies of the leading figures related to the foundation and development of the EU.
Cases and Materials on EU Law by Call Number: KJE945 .W43 2006ISBN: 9780199282234Publication Date: 2005-11-10
