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Supremacy of EC law The idea of Parliamentary supremacy is deeply rooted in British constitution i.e. Parliament is the supreme legal authority; it has no legal limitation unlike other countries which are bound by their constitutions. Courts are obliged to give effect to legislation passed by Parliament and have no power to challenge the validity of the laws passed (R v. Jordan1). It was understood that Parliament cannot bind its successors it has the power to make or unmake any law. EC Treaty is the highest form of EC law. It sets out the constitution of the European Community and deals with substantive matters, some provisions give rise to rights which are directly effective in national courts. These provisions have direct effect in the sense that they will be enforceable by individuals in their own national courts. The Treaty also confers delegates law-making power on the Community institutions in different forms...

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