Article 47 - Right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial
Key facts of the case:
Request for a preliminary ruling under Article 267 TFEU from the Cour constitutionnelle (Belgium), made by decision of 13 November 2014, received at the Court on 27 November 2014, in the proceedings Ordre des barreaux francophones et germanophone and Others, Jimmy Tessens and Others, Orde van Vlaamse Balies, Ordre des avocats du barreau d’Arlon and Others v Conseil des ministres, intervening parties: Association Syndicale des Magistrats ASBL, Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe.
VAT — Directive 2006/112/EC — Validity and interpretation of the directive — Services provided by lawyers — Liability to VAT — Right to an effective remedy — Equality of arms — Legal aid
Results (sanctions) and key consequences of the case:
...the Court (Fourth Chamber) hereby rules:
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