The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

doi:10.5771/9783845259055

The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

A Commentary

Series: Kooperationswerke Beck - Hart – Nomos

1. Edition 2014

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Zusammenfassung

Die Charta der Grundrechte der Europäischen Union enthält die Grund- und Menschenrechte ihrer Bewohner. Die Charta folgt dem Beispiel der Europäischen Menschenrechtskonvention und der Europäischen Sozialcharta sowie den verfassungsrechtlichen Prinzipien der EU Mitgliedstaaten.

In sechs zentralen Abschnitten werden die Rechte und Grundsätze zur Würde des Menschen, den Freiheiten, der Gleichheit, der Solidarität, den Bürgerrechte sowie den justiziellen Rechten behandelt.

Die Charta verpflichtet alle Organe, Einrichtungen und sonstige Stellen der EU bei der Anwendung von Unionsrecht.

Jeder von einem Akt eines der Organe, Einrichtungen oder sonstigen Stellen der EU Betroffene kann dagegen vor dem Gerichtshof der EU Klage erheben. Ganz unabhängig davon hat der Gerichtshof bei allen ihm vorliegenden Klagen einen etwaigen Verstoß gegen die Grundrechte zu prüfen.

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Abstract

The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union enshrines the key political, social and economic rights of EU citizens and residents in EU law. In its present form it was approved in 2000 by the European Parliament, the Council of Ministers and the European Commission. However its legal status remained uncertain until the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon in December 2009. The Charter obliges the EU to act and legislate consistently with the Charter, and enables the EU’s courts to strike down EU legislation which contravenes it. The Charter applies to EU Member States when they are implementing EU law but does not extend the competences of the EU beyond the competences given to it in the treaties.

This commentary on the Charter, the first in English, written by experts from several EU Member States, provides an authoritative but succinct statement of the how the Charter impacts upon EU, domestic and international law. Following the conventional article-by-article approach, each Commentator offers an expert vies of how each article is either being interpreted in the courts, or is likely to be interpreted. Each commentary is referenced to the case law and is augmented with extensive references to further reading. Six cross-cutting introductory chapters explain the Charter’s institutional anchorage, its relationship to the Fundamental Rights Agency, its interaction with other parts of international human rights law, the enforcement mechanism, extraterritorial scope, and the all-important ‘Explanations’.

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1–43 Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis 1–43
44–1599 Part I – Commentary on the Articles of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights 44–1599
- 44–67 Article 1 – Human Dignity Catherine Dupré Catherine Dupré 44–67
- 68–81 Article 2 – Right to Life Elizabeth Wicks Elizabeth Wicks 68–81
- 82–103 Article 3 – Right to the Integrity of the Person Sabine Michalowski Sabine Michalowski 82–103
- 104–143 Article 4 – Prohibition of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Manfred Nowak, Anne Charbord Manfred Nowak, Anne Charbord 104–143
- 144–163 Article 5 – Prohibition of Slavery and Forced Labour Heli Askola Heli Askola 144–163
- 164–195 Article 6 – Right to Liberty and Security Daniel Wilsher Daniel Wilsher 164–195
- 196–225 Article 7 – Respect for Private and Family Life (Private Life, Home and Communications) Jens Vested-Hansen Jens Vested-Hansen 196–225
- 226–265 Article 7 – Right to Respect for Private and Family Life (Family Life Aspects) Shazia Choudhry Shazia Choudhry 226–265
- 266–309 Article 8 – Protection of Personal Data Herke Kranenborg Herke Kranenborg 266–309
- 310–333 Article 9 – Right to Marry and Right to Found a Family Shazia Choudhry Shazia Choudhry 310–333
- 334–353 Article 10 – Right to Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion Ronan McCrea Ronan McCrea 334–353
- 354–383 Article 11 – Freedom of Expression and Information Lorna Woods Lorna Woods 354–383
- 384–421 Article 12 – Freedom of Assembly and of Association 384–421
- 422–443 Article 13 – Freedom of the Arts and Sciences Debbie Sayers Debbie Sayers 422–443
- 444–465 Article 14 – Right to Education Gisella Gori Gisella Gori 444–465
- 466–479 Article 15 – Freedom to Choose an Occupation and Right to Engage in Work Diamond Ashiagbor Diamond Ashiagbor 466–479
- 480–507 Article 16 – Freedom to Conduct a Business Michele Everson, Rui Correia Gonçalves Michele Everson, Rui Correia Gonçalves 480–507
- 508–561 Article 17 – Right to Property 508–561
- 562–585 Article 18 – Right to Asylum Maarten den Heijer Maarten den Heijer 562–585
- 586–605 Article 19 – Protection in the Event of Removal, Expulsion or Extradition Elspeth Guild Elspeth Guild 586–605
- 606–621 Article 20 – Equality before the Law Mark Bell Mark Bell 606–621
- 622–647 Article 21 – Non-Discrimination Claire Kilpatrick Claire Kilpatrick 622–647
- 648–675 Article 22 – Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Diversity Rachael Craufurd Smith Rachael Craufurd Smith 648–675
- 676–703 Article 23 – Equality between Women and Men Dagmar Schiek Dagmar Schiek 676–703
- 704–735 Article 24 – The Rights of the Child Ruth Lamont Ruth Lamont 704–735
- 736–751 Article 25 – The Rights of the Elderly Colm O’Cinneide Colm O’Cinneide 736–751
- 752–791 Article 26 – Integration of Persons with Disabilities Charlotte O’Brien Charlotte O’Brien 752–791
- 792–815 Article 27 – Workers’ Right to Information and Consultation within the Undertaking Filip Dorssemont Filip Dorssemont 792–815
- 816–837 Article 28 – Right of Collective Bargaining and Action Catherine Barnard Catherine Barnard 816–837
- 838–847 Article 29 – Right of Access to Placement Services Diamond Ashiagbor Diamond Ashiagbor 838–847
- 848–875 Article 30 – Protection in the Event of Unjustifi ed Dismissal Jeff Kenner Jeff Kenner 848–875
- 876–911 Article 31 – Fair and Just Working Conditions Alan Bogg Alan Bogg 876–911
- 912–933 Article 32 – Prohibition of Child Labour and Protection of Young People at Work Helen Stalford Helen Stalford 912–933
- 934–969 Article 33 – Family and Professional Life Cathryn Costello Cathryn Costello 934–969
- 970–993 Article 34 – Social Security and Social Assistance Robin White Robin White 970–993
- 994–1011 Article 35 – The Right to Health Care Tamara Hervey, Jean McHale Tamara Hervey, Jean McHale 994–1011
- 1012–1025 Article 36 – Access to Services of General Economic Interest Erika Szyszczak Erika Szyszczak 1012–1025
- 1026–1047 Article 37 – Environmental Protection Elisa Morgera, Gracia Marín Durán Elisa Morgera, Gracia Marín Durán 1026–1047
- 1048–1069 Article 38 – Consumer Protection Steve Weatherill Steve Weatherill 1048–1069
- 1070–1099 Article 39 – Right to Vote and to Stand as a Candidate at Elections to the European Parliament Lamin Khadar, Jo Shaw Lamin Khadar, Jo Shaw 1070–1099
- 1100–1111 Article 40 – Right to Vote and to Stand as a Candidate at Municipal Elections Kees Groenendijk Kees Groenendijk 1100–1111
- 1112–1141 Article 41 – Right to Good Administration Paul Craig Paul Craig 1112–1141
- 1142–1163 Article 42 – Right of Access to Documents Deirdre Curtin, Joana Mendes Deirdre Curtin, Joana Mendes 1142–1163
- 1164–1193 Article 43 – European Ombudsman Ian Harden Ian Harden 1164–1193
- 1194–1203 Article 44 – Right to Petition Mats Lindfelt Mats Lindfelt 1194–1203
- 1204–1219 Article 45 – Freedom of Movement and of Residence Eleanor Spaventa Eleanor Spaventa 1204–1219
- 1220–1239 Article 46 – Diplomatic and Consular Protection Eileen Denza Eileen Denza 1220–1239
- 1240–1319 Article 47 – Right to an Effective Remedy and to a Fair Trial Pekka Aalto, Herwig CH Hofmann, Liisa Holopainen, Elina Paunio, Laurent Pech, Debbie Sayers, Dinah Shelton, Angela Ward Pekka Aalto, Herwig CH Hofmann, Liisa Holopainen, Elina Paunio, Laurent Pech, Debbie Sayers, Dinah Shelton, Angela Ward 1240–1319
- 1320–1345 Article 48 – Presumption of Innocence and Right of Defence (Administrative Law) Hanns Peter Nehl Hanns Peter Nehl 1320–1345
- 1346–1393 Article 48 – Presumption of Innocence and Right of Defence (Criminal Law) Debbie Sayers Debbie Sayers 1346–1393
- 1394–1415 Article 49 – Principles of Legality and Proportionality of Criminal Offences and Penalties Valsamis Mitsilegas Valsamis Mitsilegas 1394–1415
- 1416–1455 Article 50 – Right not to be Tried or Punished Twice in Criminal Proceedings for the same Criminal Offence Jonathan Tomkin Jonathan Tomkin 1416–1455
- 1456–1497 Article 51 – Field of Application Angela Ward Angela Ward 1456–1497
- 1498–1565 Article 52 – Scope and Interpretation of Rights and Principles Steve Peers, Sacha Prechal Steve Peers, Sacha Prechal 1498–1565
- 1566–1581 Article 53 – Level of Protection Bruno de Witte Bruno de Witte 1566–1581
- 1582–1599 Article 54 – Abuse of Rights Lorna Woods Lorna Woods 1582–1599
1600–1767 Part II – Reflections on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights 1600–1767
- 1600–1637 The Place of the Charter in the EU Constitutional Edifice Koen Lenaerts, José Antonio Gutiérrez-Fons Koen Lenaerts, José Antonio Gutiérrez-Fons 1600–1637
- 1638–1655 Protocol (No 30) on the Application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union to Poland and the United Kingdom Anthony Arnull Anthony Arnull 1638–1655
- 1656–1669 The EU Fundamental Rights Agency and the Fundamental Rights Charter: How Fundamental is the Link Between them? Gabriel N Toggenburg Gabriel N Toggenburg 1656–1669
- 1670–1699 The Implementation of the Charter by the Institutions of the European Union Olivier De Schutter Olivier De Schutter 1670–1699
- 1700–1727 The Extraterritorial Application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: From Territoriality to Facticity, the Effectiveness Model Violeta Moreno-Lax, Cathryn Costello Violeta Moreno-Lax, Cathryn Costello 1700–1727
- 1728–1745 The Charter and Universal Human Rights Instruments Allan Rosas Allan Rosas 1728–1745
- 1746–1757 Fundamental Social Rights in the Charter—Are They Rights? Are They Fundamental? Niilo Jääskinen Niilo Jääskinen 1746–1757
- 1758–1767 The Explanations Relating to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union Jean-Paul Jacqué Jean-Paul Jacqué 1758–1767
1768–1867 Part III – Commentary on the Treaty of EU Accession to the European Convention on Human Rights 1768–1867
- Agreement on the Accession of the European Union to the European Convention on Human Rights Paul Gragl Paul Gragl
1868–1903 Appendix 1868–1903
1904–1937 Index 1904–1937

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