• to demonstrate the use of diagrams or tables to assist you in scanning a large amount of potentially complex information and beginning to understand the links between discrete areas of information. Often understanding develops as links between different areas of a topic become clear. Try to carefully consider these diagrams rather than just skimming them. Figure 5.16 5.5.6 Sources of law in the European Community European Community law IS NOT international law as NORMALLY understood or obligations between governments of states regulated by international law because Community law has the consequence that there is a limited transfer of sovereign rights from Member States to the Community, and the citizens of Member States also become citizens of the European Community. European Community law IS • a distinct legal order that every Member of the Community is bound by on membership. • a legal order known as the ‘acquis communautaire’. • a legal order that is specifically referred to in the TEU 1997 (the Treaty of Amsterdam) which clearly states that the Union is committed to maintaining the full acquis communautaire.

DOI link for • to demonstrate the use of diagrams or tables to assist you in scanning a large amount of potentially complex information and beginning to understand the links between discrete areas of information. Often understanding develops as links between different areas of a topic become clear. Try to carefully consider these diagrams rather than just skimming them. Figure 5.16 5.5.6 Sources of law in the European Community European Community law IS NOT international law as NORMALLY understood or obligations between governments of states regulated by international law because Community law has the consequence that there is a limited transfer of sovereign rights from Member States to the Community, and the citizens of Member States also become citizens of the European Community. European Community law IS • a distinct legal order that every Member of the Community is bound by on membership. • a legal order known as the ‘acquis communautaire’. • a legal order that is specifically referred to in the TEU 1997 (the Treaty of Amsterdam) which clearly states that the Union is committed to maintaining the full acquis communautaire.

• to demonstrate the use of diagrams or tables to assist you in scanning a large amount of potentially complex information and beginning to understand the links between discrete areas of information. Often understanding develops as links between different areas of a topic become clear. Try to carefully consider these diagrams rather than just skimming them. Figure 5.16 5.5.6 Sources of law in the European Community European Community law IS NOT international law as NORMALLY understood or obligations between governments of states regulated by international law because Community law has the consequence that there is a limited transfer of sovereign rights from Member States to the Community, and the citizens of Member States also become citizens of the European Community. European Community law IS • a distinct legal order that every Member of the Community is bound by on membership. • a legal order known as the ‘acquis communautaire’. • a legal order that is specifically referred to in the TEU 1997 (the Treaty of Amsterdam) which clearly states that the Union is committed to maintaining the full acquis communautaire.