Publisher's Synopsis
This book is the third edition of Trevor Hartley's acclaimed introduction to the legal framework and institutions of the European Community. This edition has been completely rewritten and revised to take account of the major changes which have occurred since 1988, including the establishment of the Court of First Instance and the coming into force of the Maastricht Treaty on European Union. This remains a standard text for undergraduate law students studying EC law, as well as being an ideal introduction and reference source to the principle elements of Community Law.