EU ENVIRONMENTAL LAW provides a detailed insight into the subject by an author with 30 years’ experience of working within the European Commission.
This book explains the origins and sources of EU environmental law and the organisations involved in the law-making process. It details the various legal, political and practical instruments that may be used and the relevant procedures.
It also examines the relationship between the powers and obligations of EU institutions and those of Member States, including the transposition and application of EU law and sanctions for non-application.
New to this edition:
Completely updated to reflect around 150 new judgments of the European Court of Justice and recent legislative developments.
Expanded coverage of the 7th Environmental Action Programme and of external environmental policy.
Looks in more detail at areas such as Trans-European Networks, human rights and the environment, and enforcement.