Cases such as the Maastricht ruling by the German Federal Constitutional Court or the 'Crotty; decision by the Irish Supreme Court have gone down in the history of European integration as outstanding examples of intervention by judicial actors in important political processes. In this book, Dr. Castillo Ortiz makes for the first time a comprehensive analysis of all such rulings by national higher courts on European Union treaties issued during their processes of ratification.

Using an interdisciplinary Law and Politics approach and a sophisticated methodological strategy, the book describes the political dynamics underlying some of the most relevant judicial episodes in the process of European Integration during the last decades: litigation strategies by Europhile and Eurosceptic actors, relations between the judiciary and the other branches of government, and clashes of power between national courts and the European Court of Justice of the European Union. By offering empirical evidence and by relying on scientific rigor, the book seeks to provide both experts and the general public an accessible account of one of the most salient but least studied aspects of current European law and politics.

About the Author

Pablo Jose Castillo Ortiz is Lecturer in Law at The University of Sheffield, UK.

Reviews

"This is a unique example of a masterful combination of legal and political science scholarship on a topic seldom researched in such a comprehensive way. Pablo Castillo constructs a compelling case for interdisciplinary research on courts."- Carlos Closa, European University Institute, Italy

"This book offers a unique analysis of the role played by national Supreme and Constitutional Courts in the process of ratification of European Union treaties. By combining traditional research and empirical data, a deep knowledge of the legal processes and political science's instruments, this book manages to deliver an excellent piece of scholarship based on sound research and rigorous methodology"-Giuseppe Martinico, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy

Book Information
ISBN 9781138066748
Author Pablo Jose Castillo Ortiz
Format Paperback
Page Count 234
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 340g