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Polyelectrolyte Producers Group Geie v European Chemicals Agency: ECJ 21 Mar 2013

ECJ Appeal – Actions for annulment – Admissibility – Premature action – Action out of time – Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Right to effective judicial protection – European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 – Articles 57 and 59 – Substances subject to authorisation … Continue reading Polyelectrolyte Producers Group Geie v European Chemicals Agency: ECJ 21 Mar 2013

SNF SAS v European Chemicals Agency: ECJ 21 Mar 2013

ECJ Opinion – Appeal – Actions for annulment – Admissibility – Premature action – Action out of time – Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Right to effective judicial protection – European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 – Articles 57 and 59 – Substances subject … Continue reading SNF SAS v European Chemicals Agency: ECJ 21 Mar 2013

Jaramillo v European Investment Bank: ECJ 28 Feb 2013

ECJ Review of the judgment in Case T-234/11 P – Action for annulment – Admissibility – Time-limit for bringing proceedings – Time-limit not set by a provision of European Union law – Concept of ‘reasonable period’ – Interpretation – Obligation on the Courts of the European Union to take account of the particular circumstances of … Continue reading Jaramillo v European Investment Bank: ECJ 28 Feb 2013

Deutsches Weintor Eg v Land Rheinland-Pfalz: ECJ 6 Sep 2012

ECJ Reference for a preliminary ruling – Approximation of laws – Public health – Consumer information and protection – Labelling and presentation of foodstuffs – Concepts of ‘nutrition claims’ and ‘health claims’ – Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 – Description of a wine as ‘easily digestible’ – Reference to reduced acidity levels – Beverages containing more … Continue reading Deutsches Weintor Eg v Land Rheinland-Pfalz: ECJ 6 Sep 2012

Openbaar Ministerie (Independance De L’Autorite Judiciaire D’Emission) (Urgent Preliminary Ruling – European Arrest Warrant – Judgment): ECJ 17 Dec 2020

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Urgent preliminary ruling procedure – Police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters – European arrest warrant – Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA – Article 1(3) – Article 6(1) – Surrender procedures between Member States – Conditions for execution – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Second paragraph of … Continue reading Openbaar Ministerie (Independance De L’Autorite Judiciaire D’Emission) (Urgent Preliminary Ruling – European Arrest Warrant – Judgment): ECJ 17 Dec 2020

Europese Gemeenschap v Otis Nv: ECJ 6 Nov 2012

ECJ Representation of the European Union before national courts – Articles 282 EC and 335 TFEU – Claim for damages in respect of loss caused to the European Union by a cartel – Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Right to fair hearing – Right of access to … Continue reading Europese Gemeenschap v Otis Nv: ECJ 6 Nov 2012

Politsei-Ja Piirivalveamet: ECJ 6 Oct 2022

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Directive 2008/115/EC – Return of illegally staying third-country nationals – Article 15(1) – Detention – Grounds for detention – General criterion based on the risk that the effective enforcement of the removal would be compromised – Risk that the person concerned would commit a criminal offence – Consequences of … Continue reading Politsei-Ja Piirivalveamet: ECJ 6 Oct 2022

Luksan v Van Der Let (Intellectual Property) French Text: ECJ 6 Sep 2011

ECJ Directive 93/83/EEC – Directive 2006/116/EC, Directive 2001/29/EC – Directive 2005/115/EC – Copyright of the principal director of a film – Allocation of exclusive exploitation rights to the producer Film – Conditions – Article 14bis of the Berne Convention – Article 17 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Equitable remuneration … Continue reading Luksan v Van Der Let (Intellectual Property) French Text: ECJ 6 Sep 2011

Star Storage (Judgment): ECJ 15 Sep 2016

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Directives 89/665/EEC and 92/13/EEC – Public procurement – Review procedures – National legislation making the admissibility of appeals against the acts of a contracting authority subject to giving a ‘good conduct guarantee’ – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 47 – Right to an effective … Continue reading Star Storage (Judgment): ECJ 15 Sep 2016

Ordre des barreaux francophones and Other v Conseil des Minsitres (Conseil des barreaux de l’Union eurpeenne and Ordre des avocats du barreau de Liege, interveners: ECJ 26 Jun 2007

Bodies representing lawyers complained that the anti-money laundering Directive infringed their capacity to provide confidential advice to their clients, in turn infringing their right to a fair trial. Held: The complaint failed. Insofar as the complaint was restricted to interference with a fair trial, the Directive provided that advice given in the course of proceedings … Continue reading Ordre des barreaux francophones and Other v Conseil des Minsitres (Conseil des barreaux de l’Union eurpeenne and Ordre des avocats du barreau de Liege, interveners: ECJ 26 Jun 2007

Schrems v Data Protection Commissioner, Digital Rights Ireland Ltd: ECJ 6 Oct 2015

ECJ Grand Chamber – Judgment – Reference for a preliminary ruling – Personal data – Protection of individuals with regard to the processing of such data – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Articles 7, 8 and 47 – Directive 95/46/EC – Articles 25 and 28 – Transfer of personal data to … Continue reading Schrems v Data Protection Commissioner, Digital Rights Ireland Ltd: ECJ 6 Oct 2015

Jego-Quere et Cie SA v Commission of the European Communities: ECFI 3 May 2002

The applicant complained that he had been individually affect by a European Instrument. The commission objected that he did not have sufficient standing to challenge the instrument. Held: The former law that an individual had to be affected in some particular way as compared with others, is no longer correct. An individual now has standing … Continue reading Jego-Quere et Cie SA v Commission of the European Communities: ECFI 3 May 2002

XH and AIT, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: Admn 28 Jul 2016

The claimants challenged the right of the respondent, purporting to us the royal prerogative, to withdraw their passports on being suspect of terrorist links. Held: The claims were dismissed. The use of the Royal Preogative was long established, and ‘we are in no doubt that it is not to be implied that Parliament intended to … Continue reading XH and AIT, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: Admn 28 Jul 2016

Ruiz Zambrano (European Citizenship): ECJ 30 Sep 2010

ECJ Opinion – Articles 18, 20 and 21 TFEU – Fundamental rights as general principles of European Union law – Article 7 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – European citizenship – Unemployment benefits – Child with the nationality of a Member State – Right of residence of parents who are … Continue reading Ruiz Zambrano (European Citizenship): ECJ 30 Sep 2010

Ruiz Zambrano (European Citizenship): ECJ 8 Mar 2011

ECJ Citizenship of the Union – Article 20 TFEU – Grant of right of residence under European Union law to a minor child on the territory of the Member State of which that child is a national, irrespective of the previous exercise by him of his right of free movement in the territory of the … Continue reading Ruiz Zambrano (European Citizenship): ECJ 8 Mar 2011

Dereci and Others (European Citizenship): ECJ 15 Nov 2011

ECJ Grand Chamber – Citizenship of the Union – Right of residence of nationals of third countries who are family members of Union citizens – Refusal based on the citizen’s failure to exercise the right to freedom of movement – Possible difference in treatment compared with EU citizens who have exercised their right to freedom … Continue reading Dereci and Others (European Citizenship): ECJ 15 Nov 2011

Patel v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 16 Dec 2019

Zambrano states that a non-member state national (‘TCN’) parent of an EU citizen child resident within the EU is entitled to reside in the EU. This is solely to avoid the EU citizen child being deprived of the substance of their Union citizenship rights on removal of the TCN parent from the EU. P an … Continue reading Patel v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 16 Dec 2019

Rendon Marin (Judgment : Citizenship Of The Union): ECJ 13 Sep 2016

ECJ (Grand Chamber) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Citizenship of the Union – Articles 20 and 21 TFEU – Directive 2004/38/EC – Right of a third-country national with a criminal record to reside in a Member State – Parent having sole care of two minor children, who are Union citizens – First child possessing … Continue reading Rendon Marin (Judgment : Citizenship Of The Union): ECJ 13 Sep 2016

Chavez-Vilchez and Others (Union Citizenship – Article 20 TFEU – Access To Social Assistance and Child Benefit Conditional On Right of Residence In A Member State : Judgment): ECJ 10 May 2017

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Union citizenship – Article 20 TFEU – Access to social assistance and child benefit conditional on right of residence in a Member State – Third-country national responsible for the primary day-to-day care of her minor child, a national of that Member State – Obligation on the third-country national to … Continue reading Chavez-Vilchez and Others (Union Citizenship – Article 20 TFEU – Access To Social Assistance and Child Benefit Conditional On Right of Residence In A Member State : Judgment): ECJ 10 May 2017

Colino Siguenza (Transfers of Undertakings – Safeguarding of Employeesa Rights – Dismissal By Reason of Transfer – Judgment): ECJ 7 Aug 2018

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Directive 2001/23/EC – Scope – Article 1(1) – Transfers of undertakings – Safeguarding of employees’ rights -Service contract for the management of a municipal Academy of Music – Cessation of the activity of the first contractor before the end of the current school year and designation of a new … Continue reading Colino Siguenza (Transfers of Undertakings – Safeguarding of Employeesa Rights – Dismissal By Reason of Transfer – Judgment): ECJ 7 Aug 2018

Minister for Justice and Equality (Defaillances Du Systeme Judiciaire) (European Arrest Warrant – Grounds for Refusal To Execute): ECJ 25 Jul 2018

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Urgent preliminary ruling procedure – Police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters – European arrest warrant – Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA – Article 1(3) – Surrender procedures between Member States – Conditions for execution – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 47 – Right of access … Continue reading Minister for Justice and Equality (Defaillances Du Systeme Judiciaire) (European Arrest Warrant – Grounds for Refusal To Execute): ECJ 25 Jul 2018

Minister for Justice and Equality (Defaillances Du Systeme Judiciaire) (European Arrest Warrant – Grounds for Refusal To Execute – Opinion): ECJ 28 Jun 2018

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Judicial cooperation in criminal matters – Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA – European arrest warrant – Grounds for refusal to execute – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 47 – Right to a fair trial – Rule of law – Article 7 TEU – Reasoned proposal of … Continue reading Minister for Justice and Equality (Defaillances Du Systeme Judiciaire) (European Arrest Warrant – Grounds for Refusal To Execute – Opinion): ECJ 28 Jun 2018

The Christian Institute and Others v The Lord Advocate: SC 28 Jul 2016

(Scotland) By the 2014 Act, the Scottish Parliament had provided that each child should have a named person to monitor that child’s needs, with information about him or her shared as necessary. The Institute objected that the imposed obligation to share information was outwith the powers of the Parliament. It extended the information to be … Continue reading The Christian Institute and Others v The Lord Advocate: SC 28 Jul 2016

Pohl (Judgment of The Court): ECJ 16 Jan 2014

ECJ Request for a preliminary ruling – Equal treatment in employment and occupation – Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 45 TFEU – Directive 2000/78/EC – Difference in treatment on grounds of age – Determination of the reference date for the purposes of advancement on the salary … Continue reading Pohl (Judgment of The Court): ECJ 16 Jan 2014

Ministerio Fiscal – C-207/16: ECJ 3 May 2018

Electronic Communications – Processing of Personal Data – Opinion – Reference for a preliminary ruling – Electronic communications – Processing of personal data – Right to private life and right to protection of personal data – Directive 2002/58/EC – Article 1 and Article 15(1) – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Articles … Continue reading Ministerio Fiscal – C-207/16: ECJ 3 May 2018

BB Construct (Taxation – Value Added Tax : Judgment): ECJ 26 Oct 2017

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Value added tax (VAT) – Directive 2006/112/EC – Inclusion in the register of taxable persons for VAT – National law requiring provision of a guarantee – Combating fraud – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Freedom to conduct a business – Principle of non-discrimination – Principle … Continue reading BB Construct (Taxation – Value Added Tax : Judgment): ECJ 26 Oct 2017

Sacko v Commissione Territoriale per il riconoscimento della protezione internazionale di Milano: ECJ 26 Jul 2017

(Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Asylum policy – Directive 2013/32 / EU – Articles 12, 14, 31 and 46 – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 47 – Right to effective judicial protection – Rejection of an application for international protection – Possibility for the court to adjudicate without … Continue reading Sacko v Commissione Territoriale per il riconoscimento della protezione internazionale di Milano: ECJ 26 Jul 2017

Guardian Europe v European Union: ECFI 7 Jun 2017

ECJ Non-Contractual Liability – Representation of The European Union – Barring of Actions : Judgment – Non-contractual liability – Representation of the European Union – Barring of actions – Nullification of the legal effects of a decision which has become final – Precision of the application – Admissibility – Article 47 of the Charter of … Continue reading Guardian Europe v European Union: ECFI 7 Jun 2017

Stunt v Associated Newspapers Ltd: QBD 6 Apr 2017

The Court was asked whether section 32(4) of the Act, which provides in certain circumstances for an automatic stay of proceedings in respect of journalistic materials (amongst others), is incompatible with EU law. Held: The sub section forms an important part of the protection of the rights of freedom of expression. A greater need is … Continue reading Stunt v Associated Newspapers Ltd: QBD 6 Apr 2017

Polyelectrolyte Producers Group Geie v European Chemicals Agency: ECJ 26 Sep 2013

ECJ Appeal – European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – Registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemical substances – Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation) – Articles 57 and 59 – Substances subject to authorisation – Identification of acrylamide as a substance of very high concern – Inclusion on the candidate list of substances – Publication – Time-limit … Continue reading Polyelectrolyte Producers Group Geie v European Chemicals Agency: ECJ 26 Sep 2013

The Open Rights Group and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v The Secretary of State for The Home Department and Another: CA 26 May 2021

This appeal is concerned with the lawfulness of statutory restrictions on data protection rights, in the context of immigration. By paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 to the Data Protection Act 2018 (‘DPA 2018’) Parliament enacted ‘the Immigration Exemption’. This disapplies some data protection rights where their application would be likely to prejudice immigration control. Judges: … Continue reading The Open Rights Group and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v The Secretary of State for The Home Department and Another: CA 26 May 2021

Facebook Ireland and Schrems: ECJ 16 Jul 2020

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Articles 7, 8 and 47 – Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – Article 2(2) – Scope – Transfers of personal data to third countries for commercial purposes – Article 45 … Continue reading Facebook Ireland and Schrems: ECJ 16 Jul 2020

C K and Others v Republika Slovenija: ECJ 16 Feb 2017

ECJ (Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Area of ??freedom, security and justice – Borders, asylum and immigration – Dublin system – Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 – Article 4 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Inhuman treatments Or degrading treatment – Transfer of a seriously ill asylum seeker to … Continue reading C K and Others v Republika Slovenija: ECJ 16 Feb 2017

Club Hotel Loutraki and Others v Commission: ECJ 21 Dec 2016

ECJ Judgment – Appeal – State aid – Operation of Video Lottery Terminals – Grant by a Member State of an exclusive licence – Decision finding no State aid – Article 108(3) TFEU – Regulation (EC) No 659/1999 – Articles 4, 7 and 13 – Failure to initiate the formal investigation procedure – Concept of … Continue reading Club Hotel Loutraki and Others v Commission: ECJ 21 Dec 2016

Biuro Podrozy v Prezes Urzedu Ochrony Konkurencji i Konsumentow: ECJ 21 Dec 2016

ECJ Judgment – Reference for a preliminary ruling – Directive 93/13 / EEC – Directive 2009/22 / EC – Consumer protection – Effect erga omnes of unfair terms in a public register – Pecuniary penalty imposed on a professional who has used a clause considered equivalent to that in the audit Register – Professional not … Continue reading Biuro Podrozy v Prezes Urzedu Ochrony Konkurencji i Konsumentow: ECJ 21 Dec 2016

Associazione Italia Nostra Onlus v Comune di Venezia: ECJ 21 Dec 2016

ECJ Judgment – Reference for a preliminary ruling – Environment – Directive 2001/42 / EC – Assessment of the effects of certain plans and programs on the environment – Article 3 (3) – Plans and programs subject to an environmental assessment only when Member States establish Are likely to have significant effects on the environment … Continue reading Associazione Italia Nostra Onlus v Comune di Venezia: ECJ 21 Dec 2016

Anonymous Geniki Etairia Tsimenton Iraklis (Aget Iraklis) v Ypourgos Ergasias and Others: ECJ 21 Dec 2016

ECJ Judgment – Reference for a preliminary ruling – Directive 98/59 / EC – approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to collective redundancies – Article 49 TFEU – Freedom of establishment – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 16 – Freedom of enterprise – National law conferring on … Continue reading Anonymous Geniki Etairia Tsimenton Iraklis (Aget Iraklis) v Ypourgos Ergasias and Others: ECJ 21 Dec 2016

Bowman v Pensionsversicherungsanstalt: ECJ 21 Dec 2016

ECJ Judgment – Reference for a preliminary ruling – Social policy – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Directive 2000/78 / EC – Equal treatment in employment and occupation – Article 2 (1) and (2) – Discrimination on grounds of age – Collective labor agreement – Extension of the period from the … Continue reading Bowman v Pensionsversicherungsanstalt: ECJ 21 Dec 2016

Lesoochranarske Zoskupenie Vlk: ECJ 8 Nov 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Environment – Directive 92/43/EEC – Conservation of natural habitats – Article 6(3) – Aarhus Convention – Public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters – Articles 6 and 9 – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 47 – Right to … Continue reading Lesoochranarske Zoskupenie Vlk: ECJ 8 Nov 2016

Paoletti And Others: ECJ 6 Oct 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Article 6 TEU – Article 49 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Principle of retroactivity of the more lenient criminal law – Italian nationals having organised the illegal entry into Italy of Romanian nationals – Acts carried out before the accession of … Continue reading Paoletti And Others: ECJ 6 Oct 2016

Trafilerie Meridionali v Commission: ECJ 14 Sep 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Appeal – Competition – Agreements, decisions and concerted practices – European prestressing steel market – Fines – Setting of the fines – 2006 Guidelines for the setting of fines – Point 35 – Unlimited jurisdiction – Obligation to state reasons – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 47 – … Continue reading Trafilerie Meridionali v Commission: ECJ 14 Sep 2016

Ori Martin SA v Commission: ECJ 14 Sep 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Appeals – Competition – Cartels – European Market for prestressing steel – Fines – Determination of the amount of fines -Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 – Article 23, paragraph 2 – Presumption of the actual exercise of influence determinant of the parent company on the subsidiary – Guidelines for calculating the amount of the … Continue reading Ori Martin SA v Commission: ECJ 14 Sep 2016

Petruhhin (Advocate Generals Opinion): ECJ 10 May 2016

Opinion – Request for a preliminary ruling – Citizenship of the European Union – First paragraph of Article 18 TFEU and Article 21(1) TFEU – Request for the extradition to Russia of a national of one Member State present on the territory of another Member State – Refusal of a Member State to extradite its … Continue reading Petruhhin (Advocate Generals Opinion): ECJ 10 May 2016

JZ v Prokuratura Rejonowa Lodz – Srodmiescie: ECJ 28 Jul 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Preliminary reference – urgent preliminary ruling procedure – police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters – Framework Decision 2002/584 / JHA – Article 26, paragraph 1 – European arrest warrant – Effects of discount – Deduction of the period of detention received in the executing member State – Definition of ‘detention’ – restrictive … Continue reading JZ v Prokuratura Rejonowa Lodz – Srodmiescie: ECJ 28 Jul 2016

Ognyanov: ECJ 5 Jul 2016

ECJ (Judgment) (Grand Chamber) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Article 267 TFEU – Article 94 of the Rules of Procedure of the Court – Content of a request for a preliminary ruling – National rule providing that the national court is to be disqualified because it stated a provisional opinion in the request for … Continue reading Ognyanov: ECJ 5 Jul 2016

ZS ‘Ezernieki’ v Lauku atbalsta dienests: ECJ 26 May 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Agriculture – European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund – Regulations (EC) Nos 1257/1999 and 817/2004 – Support for rural development – Recovery of undue payments – Increase of the area declared during the five-year commitment period above the threshold provided for – Replacement of the original commitment … Continue reading ZS ‘Ezernieki’ v Lauku atbalsta dienests: ECJ 26 May 2016

Dansk Industri v Estate of Karsten Eigil Rasmussen: ECJ 19 Apr 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Social policy – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Directive 2000/78/EC – Principle prohibiting discrimination on grounds of age – National legislation incompatible with the directive – Possibility for a private person to bring proceedings to establish the liability of the State for breach … Continue reading Dansk Industri v Estate of Karsten Eigil Rasmussen: ECJ 19 Apr 2016

Office national de l’emploi v M and M: ECJ 7 Apr 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Article 45 TFEU and Article 48 TFEU – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 15(2) – Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 – Article 67(3) – Social security – Unemployment benefit to supplement income from part-time employment – Award of that benefit – Completion of … Continue reading Office national de l’emploi v M and M: ECJ 7 Apr 2016

Zoofachhandel Zupke And Others v Commission: ECFI 17 Mar 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Non-contractual liability – Health policy – Fight against Avian Influenza – Import Prohibition in wild birds captured Union – Regulation (EC) No 318/2007 and Implementing Regulation (EU) No 139 / 2013 – sufficiently serious breach of rules of law conferring rights on individuals – Infringement manifest and serious limitations of discretion – Proportionality … Continue reading Zoofachhandel Zupke And Others v Commission: ECFI 17 Mar 2016

Finanmadrid EFC v Zimbrano and others: ECJ 18 Feb 2016

Judgment – Reference for a preliminary ruling – Directive 93/13/EEC – Unfair terms – Order for payment procedure – Enforcement proceedings – Powers of the national court responsible for enforcement to raise of its own motion the fact that the unfair term is invalid – Principle of res judicata – Principle of effectiveness – Charter … Continue reading Finanmadrid EFC v Zimbrano and others: ECJ 18 Feb 2016

JN v Staatssecretaris Van Veiligheid En Justitie: ECJ 15 Feb 2016

ECJ Reference for a preliminary ruling – Urgent preliminary ruling procedure – Standards for the reception of applicants for international protection – Directive 2008/115/EC – Lawful residence – Directive 2013/32/EU – Article 9 – Right to remain in a Member State – Directive 2013/33/EU – Point (e) of the first subparagraph of Article 8(3) – … Continue reading JN v Staatssecretaris Van Veiligheid En Justitie: ECJ 15 Feb 2016

Fenoll v Centre d’aide par le travail La Jouvene: ECJ 26 Mar 2015

ECJ Preliminary ruling – Social policy – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 31, paragraph 2 – Directive 2003/88/EC – Article 7 – Concept of ‘worker’ – Disabled person – Right to paid annual leave – National legislation contrary to EU law – Role of the national court A Tizzano, P … Continue reading Fenoll v Centre d’aide par le travail La Jouvene: ECJ 26 Mar 2015

Delvigne v Commune de Lesparre-Medoc: ECJ 6 Oct 2015

ECJ Judgment – Reference for a preliminary ruling – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Articles 39 and 49 – European Parliament – Elections – Right to vote – Citizenship of the European Union – Retroactive effect of the more lenient criminal law – National legislation providing for the deprivation of the … Continue reading Delvigne v Commune de Lesparre-Medoc: ECJ 6 Oct 2015

Minister for Justice and Equality v Lanigan: ECJ 16 Jul 2015

ECJ Judgment – Reference for a preliminary ruling – Urgent preliminary ruling procedure – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 6 – Right to liberty and security – Police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters – Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA – European arrest warrant – Obligation to execute the European arrest warrant … Continue reading Minister for Justice and Equality v Lanigan: ECJ 16 Jul 2015

Sanchez Morcillo And Abril Garcia v Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA: ECJ 16 Jul 2015

Order – Preliminary reference – Article 99 of the Rules of Procedure of the Court – Directive 93/13 / EEC – Article 7 – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Articles 7 and 47 – Contracts concluded with consumers – mortgage agreement – Unfair terms – foreclosure procedure – Appeal Right of … Continue reading Sanchez Morcillo And Abril Garcia v Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA: ECJ 16 Jul 2015

Unison, Regina (on The Application of) v Lord Chancellor: SC 26 Jul 2017

The union appellant challenged the validity of the imposition of fees on those seeking to lay complaints in the Employment Tribunal system. Held: The appeal succeeded. The fees were discriminatory and restricted access to justice. The consequence of the order had been very substantially to reduce the number of cases coming before the tribunal, and: … Continue reading Unison, Regina (on The Application of) v Lord Chancellor: SC 26 Jul 2017

Willems v Burgemeester van Nuth; similar: ECJ 16 Apr 2015

EJ Judgment – Reference for a preliminary ruling – Area of freedom, security and justice – Biometric passport – Biometric data – Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004 – Article 1(3) – Article 4(3) – Use of data collected for purposes other than the issue of passports and travel documents – Establishment and use of databases containing … Continue reading Willems v Burgemeester van Nuth; similar: ECJ 16 Apr 2015

Ahmed (Amos; Zambrano; Reg 15A, (C) 2006 EEA Regs) Pakistan (Rev 1): UTIAC 28 Feb 2013

UTIAC 1. The spouse of an EEA national/Union citizen does not acquire a retained right of residence upon divorce unless the EEA national was in the United Kingdom and exercising Treaty rights at the date of the lawful termination of the marriage: Amos [2011] EWCA Civ 552 followed.2. The principles established by the Court of … Continue reading Ahmed (Amos; Zambrano; Reg 15A, (C) 2006 EEA Regs) Pakistan (Rev 1): UTIAC 28 Feb 2013

Sindicato Nacional Dos Profissionais De Seguros E Afins v Fidelidade Mundial – Companhia de Seguros SA: ECJ 26 Jun 2014

ECJ (Order Of The Court) Preliminary ruling – Article 53, paragraph 2, of the Rules of Procedure – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – National legislation establishing wage rates for some public sector workers – Lack of implementation of EU law – manifest lack of jurisdiction C-264/12, [2014] EUECJ C-264/12 – CO … Continue reading Sindicato Nacional Dos Profissionais De Seguros E Afins v Fidelidade Mundial – Companhia de Seguros SA: ECJ 26 Jun 2014

Aeris Invest v ECB (Judgment): ECFI 6 Oct 2021

Access to documents – Decision 2004/258 / EC – Documents relating to the adoption of a resolution mechanism with regard to Banco Popular Espanol – Partial refusal of access – Exception relating to the protection of the confidentiality of the deliberations of decision-making bodies of the ECB – Documents reflecting the outcome of the deliberations … Continue reading Aeris Invest v ECB (Judgment): ECFI 6 Oct 2021

Siragusa v Regione Sicilia – Soprintendenza Beni Culturali e Ambientali di Palermo: ECJ 6 Mar 2014

ECJ Reference for a preliminary ruling – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – General principles of European Union law – implementation of European Union law – Scope of European Union law – A sufficient connection – Lack of such a connection – Lack of jurisdiction of the Court E. Juhasz, P C-206/13, … Continue reading Siragusa v Regione Sicilia – Soprintendenza Beni Culturali e Ambientali di Palermo: ECJ 6 Mar 2014

Association De Mediation Sociale v Union Locale Des Syndicats CGT: ECJ 15 Jan 2014

ECJ Social policy – Directive 2002/14/EC – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 27 – Subjecting the setting up of bodies representing staff to certain thresholds of employees – Calculation of the thresholds – National legislation contrary to European Union law – Role of the national court [2014] All ER (EC) … Continue reading Association De Mediation Sociale v Union Locale Des Syndicats CGT: ECJ 15 Jan 2014

Digital Rights Ireland v The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources etc: ECJ 12 Dec 2013

ECJ Opinion – Electronic communications – Directive 2006/24/EC – Retention of data generated or processed in connection with the provision of electronic communications services – Validity – Article 5(4) TEU – Proportionality of action of the European Union – Charter of Fundamental Rights – Article 7 – Respect for privacy – Article 8 – Protection … Continue reading Digital Rights Ireland v The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources etc: ECJ 12 Dec 2013

Industrie Du Bois De Vielsalm and Cie (Ibv) Sa v Region Wallonne: ECJ 26 Sep 2013

ECJ Directive 2004/8/EC – Scope – Cogeneration and high efficiency cogeneration – Article 7 – Regional support scheme providing for the grant of ‘green certificates’ to cogeneration plants – Grant of a larger number of green certificates to cogeneration plants processing principally forms of biomass other than wood or wood waste – Principle of equality … Continue reading Industrie Du Bois De Vielsalm and Cie (Ibv) Sa v Region Wallonne: ECJ 26 Sep 2013

HK Danmark v Experian A/S: ECJ 26 Sep 2013

ECJ Principle of non-discrimination on grounds of age – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 21(1) – Directive 2000/78/EC – Article 6(1) and (2) – Occupational pension scheme – Increases in the amount of contributions on the basis of age R. Silva de Lapuerta, P C-476/11, [2013] EUECJ C-476/11, [2014] EUECJ … Continue reading HK Danmark v Experian A/S: ECJ 26 Sep 2013

European Commission v Guido Strack: ECJ 19 Sep 2013

ECJ Review of the judgment of the General Court in Case T-268/11 P – Civil service – Commission decision refusing to carry over paid annual leave not taken by an official during the reference period because of long term sick leave – Article 1e(2) of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union – … Continue reading European Commission v Guido Strack: ECJ 19 Sep 2013

Criminal Proceedings Against Stefano Melloni: ECJ 26 Feb 2013

melloniECJ2012 ECJ Police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters – European arrest warrant – Surrender procedures between Member States – Decisions rendered at the end of proceedings in which the person concerned has not appeared in person – Execution of a sentence pronounced in absentia – Possibility of review of the judgment V Skouris P … Continue reading Criminal Proceedings Against Stefano Melloni: ECJ 26 Feb 2013

Aranyosi and Caldararu: ECJ 5 Apr 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Preliminary reference – Police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters – Framework Decision 2002/584 / JHA – European arrest warrant – Execution Grounds for refusal – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 4 – Prohibition treatments inhuman or degrading treatment – Conditions of detention in the issuing member State … Continue reading Aranyosi and Caldararu: ECJ 5 Apr 2016

Z and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v Hackney London Borough Council and Another: SC 16 Oct 2020

Housing Orthodox Jewish Only not Discriminatory Hackney had statutory housing functions as to allocating social housing. It also nominated applicants to properties owned by housing associations, including AIHA, which only accepted for such nominations households belonging to the Orthodox Jewish community. Hackney identified the First Appellant (Z), who is not a member of the Orthodox … Continue reading Z and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v Hackney London Borough Council and Another: SC 16 Oct 2020

Kadi v Council and Commission (Common Foreign and Security Policy): ECJ 16 Jan 2008

ECJ Common foreign and security policy (CFSP) – Restrictive measures taken against persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaeda network and the Taliban – United Nations Security Council Resolutions adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations Implementation in the Community Common Position 2002/402/CFSP Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 ‘ … Continue reading Kadi v Council and Commission (Common Foreign and Security Policy): ECJ 16 Jan 2008

Philip Morris Brands And Others v The Secretary of State for Health: ECJ 4 May 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Approximation of laws – Directive 2014/40/EU – Articles 7, 18 and 24(2) and (3) – Articles 8(3), 9(3), 10(1)(a), (c) and (g), 13 and 14 – Manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products – Validity – Legal basis – Article 114 TFEU – Principle of proportionality – … Continue reading Philip Morris Brands And Others v The Secretary of State for Health: ECJ 4 May 2016

Tele2 Sverige v Post-och telestyrelsen, and Secretary of State for the Home Department: ECJ 21 Dec 2016

ECJ Judgment – Reference for a preliminary ruling – Electronic communications – Processing of personal data – Confidentiality of electronic communications – Protection – Directive 2002/58/EC – Articles 5, 6 and 9 and Article 15(1) – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Articles 7, 8 and 11 and Article 52(1) – National … Continue reading Tele2 Sverige v Post-och telestyrelsen,
and Secretary of State for the Home Department: ECJ 21 Dec 2016

The Rugby Football Union v Consolidated Information Services Ltd: SC 21 Nov 2012

The Union challenged the right of the respondent to resell tickets to international rugby matches. The tickets were subject to a condition rendering it void on any resale at above face value. They said that the respondent had advertised tickets in breach of this condition. The Court considered whether it was appropriate to protect the … Continue reading The Rugby Football Union v Consolidated Information Services Ltd: SC 21 Nov 2012

Aklagaren v Hans Akerberg Fransson: ECJ 26 Feb 2013

Aklagaren_FranssonECJ2013 ECJ (Grand Chamber) Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Field of application – Article 51 – Implementation of European Union law – Punishment of conduct prejudicial to own resources of the European Union – Article 50 – Ne bis in idem principle – National system involving two separate sets of proceedings, … Continue reading Aklagaren v Hans Akerberg Fransson: ECJ 26 Feb 2013

Daouidi v Bootes Plus Sl: ECJ 1 Dec 2016

Discriminatory Temporary Suspension of Worker ECJ (Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Social policy – Directive 2000/78/EC – Equal treatment in employment and occupation – Articles 1 to 3 – Prohibition of all discrimination based on a disability – Whether a ‘disability’ exists – Concept of ‘long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments’ – … Continue reading Daouidi v Bootes Plus Sl: ECJ 1 Dec 2016

Digital Rights Ireland v The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources etc: ECJ 8 Apr 2014

ECJ Grand Chamber – Electronic communications – Directive 2006/24/EC – Publicly available electronic communications services or public communications networks services – Retention of data generated or processed in connection with the provision of such services – Validity – Articles 7, 8 and 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union V Skouris, … Continue reading Digital Rights Ireland v The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources etc: ECJ 8 Apr 2014

Pillbox 38 (UK) Ltd v The Secretary of State for Health: ECJ 4 May 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Approximation of laws – Directive 2014/40/EU – Article 20 – Electronic cigarettes and refill containers – Validity – Principle of equal treatment – Principles of proportionality and legal certainty – Principle of subsidiarity – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Articles 16 and 17 … Continue reading Pillbox 38 (UK) Ltd v The Secretary of State for Health: ECJ 4 May 2016

European Air Transport v College d’Environnement de la Region de Bruxelles-Capitale: ECJ 17 Feb 2011

ECJ (Opinion) Air transport – Directive 2002/30/EC – Definition of ‘operating restrictions’ – Noise limits at source which must be observed when overflying built-up areas near an airport – Possibility of adopting national rules based on noise levels measured on the ground – Relationship with Directive 2002/49/EC – Convention on International Civil Aviation – Fundamental … Continue reading European Air Transport v College d’Environnement de la Region de Bruxelles-Capitale: ECJ 17 Feb 2011

ZZ v Secretary of State for The Home Department: CA 24 Jan 2014

The claimant had appealed against his exclusion, confirmed by the Special Immigration Appeal Commission. The case had been remitted to the European Court of Justice, which had now made its decision. Held: The essence of the grounds for excluding a European Union national from the United Kingdom must be disclosed by virtue of article 47 … Continue reading ZZ v Secretary of State for The Home Department: CA 24 Jan 2014

AZ (Syria) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: CA 27 Jan 2017

AZ, a refugee, had been refused general travel document for reasons of national security. The Court as now asked whether he was entitled to be told of the concerns in advance of defendant’s decision.Burnett LJ referred to a ‘sliding scale for the purposes of disclosure.’ Judges: Jackson, Underhill, Burnett LJJ Citations: [2017] EWCA Civ 35, … Continue reading AZ (Syria) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: CA 27 Jan 2017

Spetsializirana Prokuratura and A La Locale) (Judgment): ECJ 17 Nov 2022

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Processing of personal data in the electronic communications sector – Confidentiality of communications – Providers of electronic communications services – Generalized and indiscriminate retention of traffic data and location data for a period of six months – Fight against serious crime – Access to retained data – Information of … Continue reading Spetsializirana Prokuratura and A La Locale) (Judgment): ECJ 17 Nov 2022

Delta Stroy 2003 (Judicial Cooperation In Criminal Matters – Imposition of A Financial Penalty On A Legal Person for Non-Payment of Tax Debts – Concept of ‘Confiscation’ – Judgment): ECJ 10 Nov 2022

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Judicial cooperation in criminal matters – Framework Decision 2005/212/JHA – Applicability – Imposition of a financial penalty on a legal person for non-payment of tax debts – Concept of ‘confiscation’ – Articles 48, 49 and 52 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Penalties of … Continue reading Delta Stroy 2003 (Judicial Cooperation In Criminal Matters – Imposition of A Financial Penalty On A Legal Person for Non-Payment of Tax Debts – Concept of ‘Confiscation’ – Judgment): ECJ 10 Nov 2022

Ministero Dell’Interno (Limite D’Age Pour Le Recrutement Des Commissaires De Police) (Social Policy – Prohibition of Discrimination On Grounds of Age – Judgment): ECJ 17 Nov 2022

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Social policy – Equal treatment in employment and occupation – Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Directive 2000/78/EC – Article 2(2), Article 4(1) and Article 6(1) – Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of age – National legislation fixing a maximum age limit … Continue reading Ministero Dell’Interno (Limite D’Age Pour Le Recrutement Des Commissaires De Police) (Social Policy – Prohibition of Discrimination On Grounds of Age – Judgment): ECJ 17 Nov 2022

King v Telegraph Group Ltd: CA 18 May 2004

The defendant appealed against interim costs orders made in the claim against it for defamation. Held: The general power of cost capping measures available to courts were available also in defamation proceedings. The claimant was being represented under a conditional fee agreement. The court considered that the amount of costs being incurred served to act … Continue reading King v Telegraph Group Ltd: CA 18 May 2004

NA (UT Rule 45: Singh v Belgium) Iran: UTIAC 8 May 2014

(1) Rule 45 of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) Rules 2005 confers discretionary, procedural case management powers. It does not require the First-tier Tribunal to undertake evidence-gathering. Any direction given under rule 45 to the Secretary of State to seek out or validate evidence must be exercised sparingly and in a fact-sensitive way, bearing … Continue reading NA (UT Rule 45: Singh v Belgium) Iran: UTIAC 8 May 2014

Harman International Industries (Free movement of goods – Place of first marketing of products by the proprietor of the trade mark or with its consent – Judgment): ECJ 17 Nov 2022

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Articles 34 and 36 TFEU – Free movement of goods – Intellectual property – EU trade mark – Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 – Article 15 – Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark – Placing on the market within the European Economic Area (EEA) – Consent of the … Continue reading Harman International Industries (Free movement of goods – Place of first marketing of products by the proprietor of the trade mark or with its consent – Judgment): ECJ 17 Nov 2022

X v Staatssecretaris Van Justitie En Veiligheid (Eloignement – Cannabis Therapeutique): ECJ 22 Nov 2022

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Area of ??freedom, security and justice – Articles 4, 7 and 19 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment – Respect for private and family life – Protection in the event of removal, expulsion and extradition – Right of … Continue reading X v Staatssecretaris Van Justitie En Veiligheid (Eloignement – Cannabis Therapeutique): ECJ 22 Nov 2022

Staatssecretaris Van Justitie En Veiligheid (Examen D’Office De La Retention) (Area of Freedom, Security and Justice – Detention of Third-Country Nationals – Opinion): ECJ 21 Jun 2022

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Area of freedom, security and justice – Detention of third-country nationals – Fundamental right to liberty – Article 6 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Conditions governing the lawfulness of detention – Directive 2008/115/EC – Article 15 – Directive 2013/33/EU – Article 9 – … Continue reading Staatssecretaris Van Justitie En Veiligheid (Examen D’Office De La Retention) (Area of Freedom, Security and Justice – Detention of Third-Country Nationals – Opinion): ECJ 21 Jun 2022

Alemo-Herron and Others v Parkwood Leisure Ltd: ECJ 19 Feb 2013

ECJ Opinion – Transfer of undertakings – Safeguarding of employees’ rights – Directive 2001/23/EC – Article 3(3) – Collective agreement applicable to the transferor and to the employee at the time of the transfer – Dynamic clauses referring to current and future collective agreements – Scope of the judgment of the Court of Justice in … Continue reading Alemo-Herron and Others v Parkwood Leisure Ltd: ECJ 19 Feb 2013

Bundeswettbewerbsbehorde v Donau Chemie Ag: ECJ 7 Feb 2013

ECJ Competition – Action for damages – Evidence – Admissibility – Third party access to completed public law competition proceedings to support civil action – Access request by an association representing third parties potentially affected by a cartel – Legislative ban on access without the consent of all parties to public law competition proceedings – … Continue reading Bundeswettbewerbsbehorde v Donau Chemie Ag: ECJ 7 Feb 2013

Sky Osterreich Gmbh v Osterreichischer Rundfunk: ECJ 22 Jan 2013

ECJ (Grand Chamber) Directive 2010/13/EU – Provision of audiovisual media services – Article 15(6) -Validity – Events of high interest to the public that are subject to exclusive broadcasting rights – Right of access of broadcasters to such events for the purpose of making short news reports – Limitation of possible compensation for the holder … Continue reading Sky Osterreich Gmbh v Osterreichischer Rundfunk: ECJ 22 Jan 2013

Mohamad Zakaria: ECJ 17 Jan 2013

ECJ Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 – Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) – Alleged violation of the right to respect for human dignity – Effective judicial protection – Right of access to a court Judges: T. von Danwitz, P Citations: C-23/12, [2013] EUECJ C-23/12 Links: Bailii … Continue reading Mohamad Zakaria: ECJ 17 Jan 2013

Dzvergas Mrezhi and Balgarska Gazova Asotsiatsia (Common Rules for The Internal Market In Natural Gas – Natural Gas Storage Obligations – Judgment): ECJ 30 Apr 2020

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Common rules for the internal market in natural gas – Directive 2009/73/EC – Article 3(1) to (3) and Article 41(16) – Public service obligations – Natural gas storage obligations for the purposes of ensuring the security and regularity of supply – National legislation providing that the financial burden of … Continue reading Dzvergas Mrezhi and Balgarska Gazova Asotsiatsia (Common Rules for The Internal Market In Natural Gas – Natural Gas Storage Obligations – Judgment): ECJ 30 Apr 2020

HF v Generalstaatsanwaltschaft Munchen: ECJ 28 Oct 2022

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Urgent preliminary ruling procedure – Judicial cooperation in criminal matters – Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union – Article 50 – Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement – Article 54 – Principle ne bis in idem – Extradition agreement between the European Union and the United States of … Continue reading HF v Generalstaatsanwaltschaft Munchen: ECJ 28 Oct 2022

Orszagos Idegenrendeszeti Foigazgatosag Del-Alfoldi Regionalis Igazgatosag (Opinion): ECJ 23 Apr 2020

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Area of ??freedom, security and justice – Common procedures for granting and withdrawing international protection – Directive 2013/32 / EU – Request for international protection – Article 33, paragraph 2 – Grounds for inadmissibility – National regulations providing for the inadmissibility of the application if the applicant has arrived … Continue reading Orszagos Idegenrendeszeti Foigazgatosag Del-Alfoldi Regionalis Igazgatosag (Opinion): ECJ 23 Apr 2020

Nelson Antunes Da Cunha (Judgment): ECJ 30 Apr 2020

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Area of ??freedom, security and justice – Common procedures for granting and withdrawing international protection – Directive 2013/32 / EU – Request for international protection – Article 33, paragraph 2 – Grounds for inadmissibility – National regulations providing for the inadmissibility of the application if the applicant has arrived … Continue reading Nelson Antunes Da Cunha (Judgment): ECJ 30 Apr 2020