Publisher's Synopsis
This work considers the implications of the recent decision by the European Court of Justice in Barber v Guardian Royal Insurance. Coverage includes an examination of the direct effect of Treaty provisions and Directives, key directives and cases leading up to the Barber case, a c omparative look at provisions for pension schemes in other Member States and the implications, if any, of Barber. Appendices include the relevant EC and UK legislation, a full transcript of the Barber case and lists of relevant legislation in other Member States.
