- Docente: Michele Angelo Lupoi
- Credits: 7
- SSD: IUS/15
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Law (cod. 9232)
Learning outcomes
Interaction between different legal systems, of transnational and national nature. In particular, ability to handle European Union criminal law and the case law of the European Court on Human Rights . Analysis of mechanisms and rules concerning judicial cooperation in criminal matters within the European Union, in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice. 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 exam will consist of a written test in which students will be required to solve several hypothetical cases, applying the rules and decisions examined during the course.
Specifically, students will have two hours to answer three hypothetical cases (each of which will be graded on a scale of 0 to 10).
Honors may be awarded based on the student's active participation in class discussions.
Office hours
See the website of Michele Angelo Lupoi