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The law of the European Union, commonly referred to as European Community law, is automatically part of the UK law, and consequently, it is necessary for pharmacists to have some knowledge of the European Union and the way it works. The European Court of Justice is based in Luxembourg. It is responsible for ensuring that community legislation is correctly interpreted and applied. Cases may be brought by a member state, a community institution, or an individual. The court responds to requests from national courts for an interpretation of community law. It has the power to impose fines. Member states in breach of community law are required to comply with the orders of the court. Judges are appointed from each country. A number of Directives have been issued by the European Union concerning medicines. They are based on Articles 100 and 100A of the Treaty of Rome. The majority of the medicines Directives are concerned with the licensing process, laying down the procedures to be adopted, the types of data to be required, and giving definitions. Community law overrides the national laws of the member states. |
