Assignment Task:
Reading:
Alter, K.J. and Vargas, J., 2000. Explaining variation in the use of European litigation strategies: European community law and British gender equality policy. Comparative Political Studies, 33(4), pp.452-482.
Questions:
Q1. What are the four steps that Alter and Vargas identify for domestic groups to push for policy change through litigation at the European Court of Justice (ECJ)?
Q2. According to Alter and Vargas, when is the EU law likely to become a tool for domestic actors?