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RECENT DOCUMENTS:
INSTITUTIONAL LAW
European Scrutiny Committee, Thirty-third Report, Subsidiarity, National Parliaments and the Lisbon Treaty, HC 563 (Oct. 21, 2008)
Kadi & Al Barakaat v Council & Commission, Cases C-402/05 P and C-415/05 P (Sept. 3, 2008) (annulment of regulation: “The contested regulation, in so far as it concerns Mr Kadi, was adopted without furnishing any guarantee enabling him to put his case to the competent authorities, in a situation in which the restriction of his property rights must be regarded as significant, having regard to the general application and actual continuation of the freezing measures affecting him… It must therefore be held that, in the circumstances of the case, the imposition of the restrictive measures laid down by the contested regulation in respect of Mr Kadi, by including him in the list contained in Annex I to that regulation, constitutes an unjustified restriction of his right to property.”)
Consolidated versions of the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union OJ No. C 115 (May 9, 2008)
Treaty of Lisbon (signed 13 Dec. 2007) OJ No C 306, 17.12.07
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union OJ C 303/2, 14.12.2007
House of Lords, European Union Committee, Initiation of EU Legislation, 22nd Report of Session 2007-8, HL 150 (Jul. 25, 2008)
House of Lords, Constitution Committee, European Union (Amendment) Bill and the Lisbon Treaty: Implications for the UK Constitution HL 84 (html version) (Mar. 28, 2008)
Ministry of Justice, Rome I - Should the UK Opt In? Consultation Paper (Apr. 2, 2008)
Kadi v Council and Commission Case C-402/05 P, Opinion of Advocate General Poiares Maduro (Jan. 16, 2008)
Communication from the Commission - European transparency initiative - A framework for relations with interest representatives (Register and Code of Conduct), COM (2008) 323, (May 27, 2008)
Court of Justice, Les Juridictions des États membres de l’Union européenne: Structure et Organisation
PROCEDURE
Court of Justice Press Release on Urgent Preliminary Rulings
Regulation (EC) No 1393/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2007 on the service in the Member States of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or commercial matters (service of documents), and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1348/2000
Notice for the attention of the persons, groups and entities on the list provided for in Article 2(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001 on specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism, OJ No. C 179/1 (Jul. 16, 2008).
INTERNAL MARKET
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on consumer rights, COM(2008) 614/3 (Oct. 8, 2008)
Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 OJ No. L 218/30 (Aug. 13, 2008)
Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 on a common framework for the marketing of products, and repealing Council Decision 93/465/EEC, OJ No. L 218/82 (Aug. 13, 2008)
Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 of 6 August 2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General block exemption Regulation), OJ No. L 214/3 (Aug. 9, 2008)
Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals, OJ No. L 204/1 (Jul. 31, 2008)
Societas Privata Europaea Proposal (European Private Company)
Corporación Dermoestética SA, Case C-500/06 (Jul. 17, 2008) (Articles 43 EC and 49 EC, read in conjunction with Articles 48 EC and 55 EC, must be interpreted as precluding legislation, such as that at issue in the main proceedings, in so far as it prohibits the broadcasting of advertisements for medical and surgical treatments provided by private health care establishments on national television networks while at the same time permitting such advertisements, subject to certain conditions, on local television networks.)
Regulation (EC) No 593/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the law applicable to contractual obligations (Rome I), OJ No. L 177/6, (Jul. 4, 2008)
Commission Consolidated Jurisdictional Notice under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings O.J. C 95/01 (Apr. 16, 2008)
ECJ, International Transport Workers’ Federation, Finnish Seamen’s Union v Viking Line ABP, Case C-438/05 (Dec. 11, 2007) (NB: Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE implementing the Agreement concluded by the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) on the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 and amending Directive 1999/63/EC, COM (2008) 422 (Jul. 2, 2008))
ECJ, Rüffert Case C-346/06 (Apr. 3, 2008)
EU Commission, White Paper on Damages Actions for Breach of the EC Antitrust Rules COM(2008) 165 (Apr. 2, 2008) (FAQ and Citizens’ Summary)
Commission Staff Working Paper on Damages Actions for Breach of the EC Antitrust Rules SEC(2008) 404, 2.4.2008
BUPA v Commission (state aid, direct and individual concern) (Feb. 12, 2008)
EU Law Blog Internet Sales, DVDs, Censorship and the Free Movement of Goods: Case C-244/06
COM (2008) 0166 Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EC) No 397/2004 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of cotton-type bed linen originating in Pakistan (Apr. 1, 2008)
Commission Regulation (EC) No 318/2008 of 31 March 2008 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein OJ L 95/51 (Apr. 8, 2008)
SOCIAL EUROPE
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament concerning the common position of the Council on the adoption of a proposed Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/88/EC concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time , COM (2008) 568 (Sept. 18, 2008)
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament concerning the Common Position of the Council on the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Directive on temporary agency work, COM (2008) 569 (Sept. 18, 2008)
Coleman v Law Case C-303/06 (Jul. 17, 2008) (Council Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation, and, in particular, Articles 1 and 2(1) and (2)(a) thereof, must be interpreted as meaning that the prohibition of direct discrimination laid down by those provisions is not limited only to people who are themselves disabled. Where an employer treats an employee who is not himself disabled less favourably than another employee is, has been or would be treated in a comparable situation, and it is established that the less favourable treatment of that employee is based on the disability of his child, whose care is provided primarily by that employee, such treatment is contrary to the prohibition of direct discrimination laid down by Article 2(2)(a).)
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Renewed social agenda: Opportunities, access and solidarity in 21st century Europe, COM (2008) 412 (Jul. 2, 2008)
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, A renewed commitment to social Europe: Reinforcing the Open Method of Coordination for Social Protection and Social Inclusion, COM (2008) 418 (Jul. 2, 2008)
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Non-discrimination and equal opportunities: A renewed commitment, COM(2008) 420 (Jul. 2, 2008)
Proposal for a Council Directive on implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, COM(2008) 426 final (Jul. 2, 2008)
CEPS, Is Social Europe Fit for Globalisation? A study of the social impact of globalisation in the European Union (Apr. 2008)
Swedish Ministry of Finance, German Ministry of Finance and HM Treasury, Social Bridges II: The Importance of Human Capital
for Growth and Social Inclusion (March 2008)
TOYS
Evaluating Business Safety Measures in the Toy Supply Chain (Final Report by a group of independent experts, May 2008)
COM (2008) 0009: Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety of toys (SEC(2008)38) (SEC(2008)39)
BERR (UK), Consultation on proposals to implement the European Commission decision on safety warnings for toys containing magnets (Apr. 2, 2008)
FOOD
Commission Decision of 26 September 2008 imposing special conditions governing the import of products containing milk or milk products originating in or consigned from China OJ No. L 259/10, (Sept. 27, 2008)
EFSA, Statement of EFSA on risks for public health due to the presences of melamine in infant milk and other milk products in China, (Sept. 24, 2008) The EFSA Journal (2008) 807, 1-10
EFSA Consultation on Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (JUl. 2008)
Commission Directive 2008/84/EC of 27 August 2008 laying down specific purity criteria on food additives other than colours and sweeteners (Text with EEA relevance) (Codified version) OJ No. L 253/1 (Sept. 20, 2008)
Commission Decision of 5 August 2008 setting up an advisory structure of Scientific Committees and experts in the field of consumer safety, public health and the environment and repealing Decision 2004/210/EC, OJ No L 241/21 (Sept. 10, 2008) (and see corrigendum)
GAO, Food Safety: Selected Countries’ Systems Can Offer Insights into Ensuring Import Safety and Responding to Foodborne Illness (June 2008)
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Tackling the challenge of rising food prices - Directions for EU action, COM (2008) 321 (May 20, 2008)
PDO application: San Simón da Costa cheese (Apr. 4, 2008)
PDO application: Melton Mowbray Pork Pie (Apr. 4, 2008)
The Rice Products from the United States of America (Restriction on First Placing on the Market) (England) Regulations 2008 (and Explanatory Memorandum)
COM (2007) 0872: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods and amending Regulation (EC) No XXX/XXXX [common procedure] [SEC(2008) 12] [SEC(2008) 13]
Matteo Ferrari, Risk Perception, Culture and Legal Change: A Comparative Study on Food Safety in the Aftermath of the Mad Cow Crisis (Jul. 2008)
Martin Lodge, Kai Wegrich & Gail McElroy, Gammelfleisch Everywhere? Public Debate, Variety of Worldviews and Regulatory Change, Centre for Analysis of Risk and Regulation, Discussion Paper 49, (Jan. 2008)
Bente Halkier, Lotte Holm, Mafalda Domingues, Paolo Magaudda, Annemette Nielsen, and Laura Terragni, Trusting, Complex, Quality Conscious or Unprotected?: Constructing the food consumer in different European national contexts, Journal of Consumer Culture 2007 7: 379-402
The Strategy Unit, Cabinet Office, Food Matters: Towards a Strategy for the 21st Century (Jul. 2008)
Which ?Food Fables - the second sitting. The truth behind how food companies target children (Jul. 2008)
HEALTH
Synthon BV, Case C-452/06, Opinion of Advocate General Bot (Jul. 10, 2008) (mutual recognition of marketing authorisations for medicinal products)
Communication from the Commission, A Community framework on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare, COM (2008) 415 (Jul. 2, 2008)
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare, COM (2008) 414 (Jul. 2, 2008)
CRIMINAL LAW
Council Framework Decision 2008/675/JHA of 24 July 2008 on taking account of convictions in the Member States of the European Union in the course of new criminal proceedings, OJ No. L 220/32 (Aug. 15, 2008)
Council Decision 2008/615/JHA of 23 June 2008 on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime, OJ No L. 210/1 (Aug. 6, 2008)
Council Decision 2008/616/JHA of 23 June 2008 on the implementation of Decision 2008/615/JHA on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime, OJ No L. 210/12 (Aug. 6, 2008)
OTHER
EU Commission, Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market, COM (2008) 644 final. Oct. 17, 2008
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, The European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Multilingualism: an asset for Europe and a shared commitment, COM (2008) 566 (Sept. 18, 2008)
Ralf Michaels, The New European Choice-of-Law Revolution (August 27, 2008). Tulane Law Review, Vol. 82, No. 5, 2008
EU Commission, Proposal for a Council Decision on the signing by the European Community of the Convention on Choice-of-Court Agreements, COM(2008) 538 final (Sept. 5, 2008)
Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on The advantages and benefits of the euro: Time for assessment, OJ No. C224/117 (Aug. 30, 2008)
Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation) OJ No L 218/60 (Aug. 13, 2008)
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