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Critically evaluate the above statement in the context of EC law making, paying particular attention to past and potential reforms of the EC Treaty.
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"There is almost universal agreement that the EU suffers from a democratic deficit. Yet, beyond that, regarding the nature of the deficit, or the steps that might be taken to remedy it, the consensus ends" (Sionaidh Douglas-Scott, Constitutional Law of the European Union p129) Critically evaluate the above statement in the context of EC law making, paying particular attention to past and potential reforms of the EC Treaty Article 6 of the Treaty on European Union claims that the Union is built upon a principle of democracy, in assessing this claim it important to understand what is meant by this term. An excellent definition of democracy has been offered by Beetham. He defined it as being "responsible rule according to related principles of popular control and political equality1"; this can be interpreted to mean transparent, legitimate and accountable governance. Through the examination of the roles of four of the key institutions, the...
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