This module will review and identify major developments in the substantive law of the European Union, its interpretation and development, with special reference to the foundations and common rules and policies of the Common Market and the realisation of an internal market. The policies dealt with will include i.e. the free movement of goods, persons, services, capital and payments, competition, social policy and animal welfare.

The module covers, in the first instance, background to the single market/common market. The module proceeds to examine in detail the Four Freedoms: free movement of goods, the free movement of persons (including workers, families/dependents, students, retired citizens, the freedom of establishment and the provision of services. Competition Law, including restrictive agreements and abuse of a dominant position will be examined. Social policy, (Equal pay and treatment, same sex couples, transsexuals etc.) will be covered and the module will end with a discussion on the impact of European Law on the animal welfare with specific reference to Treaty developments form the 1960s and the initial connection between animals and agriculture to recognition of the sentience of animals in the Treaty of Amsterdam and Lisbon, recent development including the Cat and Dog Fur Regulation and the Cosmetics Directive.

Make reasoned judgements and demonstrate a capacity for independent thinking Demonstrate an ability to synthesise information provided during teaching, and through students own study and research activities Demonstrate an understanding of the principles applicable to the operation of the four freedoms which go to make up the internal market (goods, persons, services and capital plus payments) e.g. definitions, rights, exceptions evaluate the change in focus from the economic actor to citizenship in relation to freedom of movement Analyse the application of articles 101 and 102 Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (Competition policy) and related cases of the Court of Justice/General Court/Commission/National Competition Authorities apply EU Competition policy to state activities (e.g. Public Undertakings and State Aids) Evaluate the contribution of the European Union to regulation in the workplace in relation to individual and collective labour law (selected) and health and safety (selected) appreciate the extension of, and inter-linked principles of, anti-discrimination treaty and secondary legislation provisions, from the initial gender only focus to non-gender groups Appraise the contribution of the EU in the regulation of animal welfare.

Demonstrate the ability for accurate reading and clear written communication Show self-reliance and the ability to manage time and work to deadlines

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