91394 - Administrative Law

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course unit, students: - possess an in-depth knowledge about the evolution of administrative law in the framework of international and supranational cooperation; - are capable to assess the impact of international and supranational applicable regimes on the organization and performances of public administration alongside regional/local authorities, and are also in a condition to shape the activities of all those bodies, so to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.

Course contents

I. Introduction. Legal systems and the Administrative Law

II. Sources of the Administrative Law.

III. The Administrative Bodies. Public Administration, Civil Service, Agencies.

IV. The Administrative Power. Administrative Proceedings. Rule-making and Adjudication.

V. The Administrative Power. Regulation and Orders. Relief and other measures.

VI. Fair Procedure Principles.

VII. Flaws and the rule of law infringements. Ultra vires and Misuse of Power.

VIII. Judicial Remedies.

IX. Special Issues. Introduction to the Regulatory Law.

Readings/Bibliography

Teaching resources (slides, case law, docs, etc.) will be available on the IOL platform.

Teaching methods

Theoretical and case law-based Lectures.

The lessons of the first semester will be organized by one of the models described as follows: http://dsg.unibo.it/en/teaching/projects-and-teaching-methodologies/teaching-modes-at-dsg-on-i-semester-a-y-2020-2021

Assessment methods

The assessment will be focused on the Student's knowledge as well as the ability to settle issues related to the course subjects.

Teaching tools

Slides and Essays.

Case Law docs (Courts' rulings; European Commission and NRAs' measures; etc.).

Students who need compensatory measures and/or dispensative tools due to disability or Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) should communicate it to the Professor as soon as possible.

Office hours

See the website of Daniele Senzani