This overview of EU criminal law and justice covers both the key legal and institutional concepts and the changes dictated by the Lisbon Treaty, and offers a critical analysis of enforcement and theory as well. Fletcher (law, U. of Glasgow), Lööf (law, European U. Institute, Florence, Italy) and Gilmore (law, U. of Edinburgh) give law students a balanced view of both the successes and shortcomings of initiatives, including the somewhat controversial Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (AFSJ). The specific changes proposed by the Lisbon Treaty are set off in boxed text throughout the book. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)