- Docente: Michele Angelo Lupoi
- Credits: 6
- SSD: GIUR-12/A
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
First cycle degree programme (L) in
European Studies (cod. 6653)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Legal Studies (cod. 6682)
Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Law (cod. 6827)
Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Law (cod. 9232)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course unit, students possess an in-depth knowledge of the Interaction between different legal systems, of transnational and national nature. In particular, they learn the ability to handle European Union criminal law and the case law of the European Court on Human Rights and to analyse mechanisms and rules concerning judicial cooperation in criminal matters within the European Union, in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, as well as the interaction between European sources in criminal law and national criminal justice systems.
Course contents
The course will be held in the second semester. It is organized as part of the activities of the Jean Monnet Chair in European Judicial Cooperation.
The course is dedicated to the study of the main mechanisms of judicial cooperation in civil matters within the European Union's area of justice.
The focus will be on EU Regulation No. 1215 of 2012 (Brussels I bis) on civil and commercial matters.
The topics covered are:
- scope of application of the regulation (objective and subjective)
- structure of the regulation
- concept of connecting factors
- general jurisdiction
- special jurisdiction (with a focus on jurisdiction in contractual and non-contractual matters)
- exclusive jurisdiction
- choice of court agreements
- protective jurisdiction (in particular: focus on consumers and labor contracts)
- parallel proceedings
- recognition and enforcement of judgments
For further information, please contact Michele Angelo Lupoi (micheleangelo.lupoi@unibo.it).
Readings/Bibliography
European Judicial Cooperation in Cross-Border Litigation,edited by Paolo Biavati e Michele Angelo Lupoi, Bologna University Press, 2024, chapters I and II, to be supplemented by reading the decisions of the Court of Justice that will be discussed during the lessons.
Teaching methods
The course will alternate lectures with discussions on case studies, using an interactive approach.
Assessment methods
The final assessment will consist of a written examination at the end of the course, in which students will be required to solve a hypothetical case within two hours, applying the rules and decisions covered during the lectures.
The mark for the written examination will be determined on the basis of the student’s ability to identify the relevant legal provisions, their correct application to the case in question, and the accuracy of the terminology used.
Honours may be awarded in recognition of the student’s active participation in class discussions.
Office hours
See the website of Michele Angelo Lupoi