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institutional structure > international organisation > European Union > Court of Justice of the European Communities

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Court of Justice of the European Communities  

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  • Institution set up under Treaty of Rome to ensure that in interpretation and application of the Treaty the law is observed. It consists of judges from each member state, appointed for 6-year periods, assisted by three Advocates General. It sits in Luxembourg, expressing itself in judgements when called upon to do so in proceedings initiated by member states, institutions of the EC and natural or legal persons. Procedures are generally inquisitorial.

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/11571

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