Type: Judgment

Authority: European Authorities: Euopean Union' Court of Justice

Date: 04/13/2010

Subject: According to the Court national legislation which limits the number of students not regarded as resident in a Member State who may enrol for the first time in medical and paramedical courses at higher education establishments, is contrary to the EU law. However, the Court affirmed that the referring court have to assessed all the relevant evidence to find that that legislation is justified in the light of the objective of protection of public health. The competent authorities may not rely on the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights if the referring court holds that the national legislation is not compatible with EU law.

Parties: Nicolas Bressol e altri

Classification: Equality - Art. 21 Non discrimination

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