This innovative and ambitious casebook expertly analyses the growing case law of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the rule of law. Long regarded as a by-product of European integration, recent political realities have seen legal questions around the rule of law take centre stage. Teaching now reflects this but textbooks to date have still treated it as a secondary question. This textbook addresses that need. Offering a clear and meticulous explanation of ECJ judgments, the editors also place them in their wider historical context, and the law and practice of Member States. Clearly structured, cases are organised into key categories: rule of law at EU level, at Member State level, gaps in the case law, legal requirements, and human rights developments in the field. All key judgments are included, fully explained and assessed by the editors. An extensive introduction and conclusion give the student a full understanding of the role, impact, and importance of the rule of law in the European Union.

The editors bring extensive teaching experience and recognised academic excellence to the project; simply put, this is one of most qualified teams to write this first but seminal casebook on the rule of law in Europe.