Discuss the effect U.K membership of the E.U has had on English law.

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Discuss the effect U.K membership of the E.U has had on English law.

We have already seen that Britain's entry into the European Treaty's has invoked huge reform. (British) Parliament must now legislate in conjunction with EU law, Acts and Laws already in existence must be interpreted to conform to EU Law and the State has to ensure that all EU law is transposed and implemented accurately. This puts a huge strain on the Courts whilst ruling, thus making a mockery of Precedent as any case incorporating EU legislation can only be considered using the purposive approach, in order that EU directive can be met. So then, has Britain reserved its sovereignty as promised?

As a result of joining the EU English law has seen the introduction of EU primary legislation i.e. treaties, e.g. the treaty of Rome. It has also signalled the introduction of secondary legislation, which includes regulations, directives, decisions and recommendations and opinions. The introduction of treaties and directives etc has prompted an increase in the force and quantity of human rights law in England, but some say for the cost of parliamentary sovereignty in the UK. This has lead many to believe