A detailed examination of EU legislation and case law on criminal law, policing, and civil law, this book discusses the impact and development of EU law in these complex and controversial areas. It also provides an overview of EU legislation on civil law issues such as conflict of law, civil jurisdiction, and cross-border family issues.

Steve Peers is a Professor of Law at the University of Essex. He is a specialist in EU law, including EU Justice and Home Affairs law. He has written extensively on many different aspects of the topic, and worked as a consultant or advisor for the UK House of Lords, EU Commission and European Parliament, as well as a number of NGOs. He discusses EU law frequently on TV and radio and is the editor of the EU Law Analysis blog.