The future role of the European Court of Justice : report with evidence, 6th report of session 2003-04

The Committee's report examines possible changes to the role of the European Court of Justice, should the draft EU Constitutional Treaty be adopted in its present form. the relationship between the Constitutional Treaty and national constitutions; the impact of the doctrine of the primacy of Community law; the role of the European Court and national courts in defining the respective competences of the EU and Its Member States; possible European Court supervision of key areas such as foreign policy; whether the new Constitution would give adequate protection to the individual in relation to criminal law and procedures; The report makes a number of proposals aimed at: clarifying the position of the European Court, ensuring that Union policies and their implementation are subject to judicial control, and enabling citizens to challenge directly Community measures affecting them.