Article 267 Preliminary Reference Q&A

The Article 267 Preliminary Reference Questions and Answers series offer the best preparation for tackling exam questions. This set of EU law notes looks at Article 267 and the Preliminary Reference procedure which asks if the process has gone beyond why it was created.

Essay Question One

What are the objectives of the system of preliminary references? Has the ECJ extended the use of Art 267 (formerly Art 177) beyond these objectives?

Essay Question Two

Explain the importance of the preliminary reference procedure in the development of EU law.