Cartel law of the European Economic Community
London : Butterworths, 1963
Abstract/Sommario:
When we began to write this book in the early autumn of 1962, there still appeared to be an even chance that this country might join the European Economic Community. The hopes of those who then expected the negotiations for membership of the United Kingdom to be brought to an early and successful conclusion have since been disappointed. None can say what the effect of membership of the Community would have been. One thing, however, is certain—that the development of the Community and i ...; [leggi tutto]
When we began to write this book in the early autumn of 1962, there still appeared to be an even chance that this country might join the European Economic Community. The hopes of those who then expected the negotiations for membership of the United Kingdom to be brought to an early and successful conclusion have since been disappointed. None can say what the effect of membership of the Community would have been. One thing, however, is certain—that the development of the Community and its law cannot be ignored by a country which derives much of its income from foreign trade. It must remain in constant touch with developments overseas.
With these considerations in mind, we were not dismayed when in the midst of our labours the negotiations for entry of the United Kingdom into the Common Market broke down. This development did mean, however, that henceforth we had to face both ways, as it were. Future membership of the United Kingdom in the Community still remained within the realm of possibility, and accordingly we decided to present the law not only on the basis of the situation as it now is but also on the hypothesis that one day this country might join the Common Market. We have tried, therefore, to explain the law as it is, given the fact that this country is outside the Community, and also as it would be if the United Kingdom should ever become a member at some time in the future.
Quite apart, however, from this basic problem, we had to face another. The law of the Community, as well as that of its members, is in a Constant state of flux, and certain changes had to be incorporated while this book was being written. We have attempted to keep pace with these changes and are presenting the law as it stands on May 1, 1963.
The English translations of the various Articles of the Rome Treaty (March 25,1957) and of Regulations 17, 26 and 27 of the European Economic Community printed in this work are Crown Copyright and are reproduced by kind permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. We have been asked to emphasise that these translations were prepared for the convenience of Parliament and the public and are not to be treated as official or authentic texts.
The various provisions of the German Law against Restraints on Competition, 1957, printed in Appendix XII, and Artide 65 of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, printed in Appendix XIII, are reproduced by kind permission of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. The remaining translations are the responsibility of the authors.
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