The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk

The Maastricht Journal is a unique peer refereed journal publishing six issues per year, serving academics and legal practitioners who want to stay informed regarding developments and challenges within the Ius Commune Europaeum. 
The journal publishes articles, case notes, legal debates, legal developments and commentaries by leading academics and professionals in the areas of European and Comparative Law and covers areas of interest in both European Law and in the comparative laws of European states. 
 
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). 
 
SAGE Publications Ltd 
1 Oliver's Yard 
55 City Road 
London, EC1Y 1SP 
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7 324 8600 
E-mail: market@sagepub.co.uk