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Explain the importance and significance on law making of - Uks membership to EC - Legislation - Secondary Legislation - Case Law
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Explain the importance and significance on law making of; Uks membership to EC Legislation Secondary Legislation Case Law The UK joined membership of the EC in 1973, passing the European communities Act 1972,to give expression to UK's obligation under the treaty of Rome 1957 (now the EC treaty) The treaty of Rome has subsequently been amended by further treaties, which are incorporated into UK law by Acts of Parliament. The four freedoms of people, services, goods and capital, enshrined by the Treaty of Rome 1957 gave direction and purpose and formed the substance of European law. 2(1) European Communities Act 1972 provides that EC measures are to be 'given legal effect without further enactment' 'Not only the treaty provisions themselves and the secondary legislation there under have to be taken into account, but also the interpretations given by the European court'. 2 (4) provides for the supremacy of Community legislation by providing that Acts of Parliament are...
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