This book gives an accessible yet critical overview of one of the fastest growing fields of EU law: EU fundamental rights. Over a clear three-part structure, it sets out the development of EU fundamental rights from inception to the present day, explores their conceptual underpinning, and explores them relative to other fields of European law. It marries critical analysis with a discussion of practical application, with case studies from practice emphasising fundamental rights' real-life application. The book draws on comparative examples from other international rights regimes, such as the ICCPR and the ICESCR, giving a global perspective. Students will find this an invaluable addition to their reading lists.