Wyatt & Dashwood's European Union Law

Authors: Anthony Arnull, Alan Dashwood, Malcolm Ross, Derrick Wyatt QC, Eleanor Spaventa & Michael Dougan

Price: £32.95

Edition: 5th Edition (September 2006)

ISBN: 978-0-421-92560-1

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Because European Union Law permeates throughout UK law, a solid understanding of this fast moving and important area of law is key.  Those looking for this should look no further than Wyatt & Dashwood's European Union Law which provides a readable, engaging and thought-provoking account of this important area of law.

Written by a team of experienced EU lawyers, Wyatt & Dashwood's European Union Law is separated into six parts: historical introduction; the constitutional order; constitutional foundations; jurisdiction of community courts; the fundamental rights of Union citizens, the internal market and beyond; and competition policy.  Each chapter also adopts a similar approach by having a guide to the chapter followed by the substantive consideration of the material and, finally, by a comprehensive list of further reading allowing the reader to undertake additional and independent research.

Wyatt & Dashwood's European Union Law says, in its preface, that it is not a one stop shop for those studying, teaching or practising EU but it hopes it is "sufficiently well stocked to persuade the visitor to tarry a while before turning to primary sources and more specialised works."  To my mind, it achieves this aim by being both well-written and researched.  Its written style is thought-provoking, engaging and fairly succinct.  Whilst the guide to the chapter is an excellent feature, other superb characteristics include well-written and detailed footnotes providing the reader with a feast of resources for further research: this can really help obtain those high marks. 

Readers looking for a thorough consideration of EU Law (although not looking at every point, large or small, in considerable detail) should seriously consider Wyatt & Dashwood's European Union Law.  It is well-written and covers the main and important topic of this fast-moving area of law.  Its written style is, unlike many similar texts, is both engaging and thoughtful meaning the reader can quickly cover the material whilst, at the same time, understand it.  Its longevity as a text, in this increasingly popular area of law, is testament to its quality and reputation: an excellent text for anyone interesting in or studying this area of law.

Reviewed on 26 May 2009

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