EU Law Compliance Strategies

1.  Understand the rationale for the European union’s creation

1. Examine the historical events of the 20th century leading to the creation of the EU
2. Evaluate the original objectives of the EU
3. Compare and contrast the original objectives of the European Union with its current position

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2.  Understand the institutions of the European Union

1. Evaluate the functions and powers of the EU institutions
2. Examine the extent of the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice
3. Explain the voting system of the EU Council

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3.  Understand how European Union laws are enforced

1. Evaluate the doctrine of supremacy
2. Compare and contrast Treaties, regulations and directives
3. Assess direct and indirect effects

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4.  Understand EU law on the free movement of goods

1. Explain the meaning of freedom of ‘goods’ and ‘services
2. Evaluate the prohibition of fiscal and regulatory barriers to free movement
3. Analyse justifiable derogations from the principle of free movement of goods

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5.  Understand EU law on the free movements of persons and the freedom of establishment

1. Explain the terms `worker’ and `establishment’ in relation to EU law on free movement
2. Examine the rights of workers under the EU law on free movement
3. Analyse the exemptions to the EU law on free movement

• The assessment strategy for this course is designed to test all the learning outcomes.
• Learners must demonstrate successful achievement of all learning outcomes to pass the course.

• The assessment criteria for a pass will be presented with the summative exercise.
• Further information and guidance on the assessment will be made available through the tutor.

To pass the unit a 40% overall grade must be achieved.