Type: Judgment

Authority: European Authorities: Euopean Union' Court of Justice

Date: 12/23/2015

Subject: According to the Court, the Scottish legislation introducing a minimum price per unit of alcohol is contrary to EU law if less restrictive tax measures can be introduced. A tax measure might provide additional benefits and a broader response to the objective of combating alcohol misuse

Parties: The Scotch Whisky Association

Classification: Solidarity - Art. 35 Preventive health care

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