This book delivers a comprehensive analysis of the various avenues for judicial review in EU law. Alexander Türk sets out the diverse actions available to litigants, dissects current regulations and procedures, and traces the evolution of the functions of judicial review in the Unions legal system. Coverage includes; actions for annulment, standing requirements, pleas of illegality and interim relief. Also analysed are the attempts to widen direct access to EU courts within the current decentralised system.
Key Features:
Presents systematic analysis of the various avenues for judicial review Provides innovative suggestions for improving access to justice in the EU Assesses the arguments for a more centralised or decentralised model of judicial review Evaluates the judicial review system outlined in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union Considers the changes brought about by the Lisbon Treaty in light of the right to effective judicial protection
Presenting invaluable practical insights on judicial protection and actions against EU institutions, this incisive book is an essential resource for public law practitioners, as well as lawyers both practicing and academic with an interest in the procedural law of the EU.
Recenzijas
This is an invaluable addition to any EU litigators library. It covers everything you need for direct actions against and indirect challenges to the validity of decisions of EU institutions, as well as damages claims against them. It has a particularly comprehensive treatment of the vexed issue of standing. It offers thoughtful suggestions for future improvement. -- Kieron Beal KC, Blackstone Chambers, UK This book provides an excellent treatment of judicial review in EU law. It combines theoretical analysis and insightful commentary with comprehensive examination of the case law. Both EU law scholars and practitioners will find it an invaluable source. -- Takis Tridimas, University of Luxembourg
Contents
Judicial review in the European Union: An introduction
PART I ACTION FOR ANNULMENT
Part I: Action for Annulment
2 Action against EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies,
3 Reviewable acts
4 Locus standi of privileged and semi-privileged applicants
5 Locus standi of non-privileged applicants
6 Legal interest
7 Time-limit in Article 263(6)TFEU
8 Grounds of review
9 Effects of illegality
10 Action for annulment: Conclusion
PART II OTHER FORMS OF JUDICIAL REVIEW
11 Action for failure to act
12 Incidental review
13 Non-contractual liability
14 Interim relief
Judicial review in the European Union: Conclusions and outlook
Bibliography
The late Alexander H. Türk, formerly Dickson Poon School of Law, Kings College London, UK with the assistance of Christos Nikolaos Kalykas
