European Law

Aim

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of European law as it relates to the United Kingdom, business and individuals.

Learning outcomes and assessment

LO1 Understand the EU institutions

1.1 describe the function and operation of the European Union institutions

1.2 explain the constitutional principles underlying the European Union

LO2 Understand the sources of EU law and issues of sovereignty

2.1 explain the sources of European law

2.2 illustrate the general principles of European law

2.3 evaluate the sovereignty issues arising from supremacy of European law over domestic legislation

LO3 Understand the European legal principles concerned with the free movement of workers

3.1 explain the concept of the ‘worker’

3.2 analyse provisions relating to equal treatment for European nationals

3.3 evaluate the application of worker rights and derogations to those rights

LO4 Understand the European provisions relating to the free movement of goods, services and establishment of businesses

4.1 explain discriminatory practices which member states may use to curtail free movement of goods and the provision of services

4.2 analyse the freedom to receive goods and services

4.3 evaluate the application of residence rights of workers and non-workers.