The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in the Spanish Official Journal-BOE (About Article 2 of the Fundamental Law n.o 1/2008, on the ratification by Spain of the Treaty of Lisbon).

Authors

  • SANTIAGO RIPOL CARULLA

Keywords:

Fundamental Rights, International treaties, ratification.

Abstract

Article 2 of the Fundamental Law No. 1/2008 reproduces the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and states that Spanish rules relating to the fundamental rights and liberties recognised by the Constitution shall be interpreted in conformity with it. This Note considers this article, particularly its inclusion in a law authorising the Government to ratify the Treaty of Lisbonne.

Published

2011-03-04