Sex Equality Law in the European Union [Hardcover]

Tamara K. Hervey (Editor), David O'Keeffe (Editor)

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Publication Date: July 18, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0471964360 | ISBN-13: 978-0471964360 | Edition: 1

"Professor Ole Due, the former President of the Court, has said that discrimination is the most important legal concept to be developed in the last part of this century. Detailed exploration of its implications and nuances has only just begun. This book is to be welcomed as a thought-provoking contribution to the debate." From the Foreword by David Edward, Judge at the Court of Justice of the European Communities, Luxembourg

With contributions from eminent European judges, academics and legal practitioners, Sex Equality Law in the European Union provides an examination of the European Union?s regulation of sex equality and the contribution of the law to the position of women and men in the Member States. The contributors provide invaluable analysis of the current state of the law and offer opinion on the best way forward. The breadth of topics dealt with are placed within the context of the following seven key areas: ? Equal pay ? Equal treatment ? Social security ? Enforcement of sex equality in employment ? Citizenship and human rights ? Women and the internal market ? Perspectives on sex equality law: proposals for reform This authoritative work is essential reading for lawyers, academics and all European law commentators. The issues addressed in this book also impact significantly on all employers and their legal advisers, whether in the commercial or public sectors.

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From the Publisher

An in-depth analysis by leading EU experts of the key issues facing Europe in the light of the increasing awareness of sex discrimination which is reflected in the output of legislation from Brussels and case law from the European Court of Justice. The issues dealt with in the book impact on all employers and their legal advisers - whether in the commercial or public sectors. The contributors look at the current state of the law and offer opinions as to the best way forward.

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Sex Equality in the European Union Edited by Tamara K. Hervey Lecturer in Law, University of Manchester, UK David O’Keeffe Professor of European Law, University College London, UK Published in association with the Centre for the Law of the European Union, University College London, UK and the Academy of European Law Trier, Germany. EC sex equality law is increasingly being relied upon before national courts, tribunals and regulatory agencies. Affecting employment relationships and social security rights, as well as other fields, it has given rise to complex legislation and a substantial body of case law which must be applied at the national level. Many significant aspects of the application of this important area of law remain unclear. Moreover, sex equality is now recognised as a general provision of law in the EU and is capable of influencing the future development of many sectors of the law of the European Union. These important aspects of sex equality law have been recognised by the editors of Sex Equality Law in the European Union. They have not limited the coverage of this volume to the more traditional areas of employment and social security, but have instead opened up the debate to include contributions on gender-related issues that produce rights for individuals within the Union — such as free movement of persons and citizenship. This innovative and forward-thinking approach is reflected in the breadth of contributors drawn from leading experts in the field — judges, academics and practitioners from various European countries. Their commentaries provide the reader with an analysis of this complex and changing area of the law from different national, legal and theoretical perspectives. The Academy of European Law Trier was founded in 1992. The aim of the Academy is to raise awareness of the practical implications of European Community law. It is a non-profit organiser of a wide range of courses and seminars on all relevant issues of EC law. Conference proceedings of general interest are published in the Academy’s series of publications in English, French and German (contributions in the original language). For further information please contact M. Saraols, Academy of European Law, Dasbach Str. 10, D-54292 Trier; Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone] .

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 458 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (July 18, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471964360
• ISBN-13: 978-0471964360
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,665,595 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)