Administrative Law

Administrative Law studies the relationship between Public Administration and people or companies. In particular it regulates the powers and procedures of the executive branch of government and establishes the mechanisms for ensuring legality, transparency and accountability in executive decision-making.
The course aims to reflect the wider dimensions of administrative law, stressing links with society and politics. We also aim to show how membership of the European Union and adherence to the European Convention on Human Rights has influenced our system of domestic law. Main topics of the course are: principles of administrative law; decision-making and discretion; Italian Procedure Act; judicial review.

The course introduces students to the principles of administrative law. On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
- Understand the key principles of administrative Law;
- Engage in critical thinking and legal analysis;
- Explain and offer a critical analysis of court decisions on governmental action;
- Apply the knowledge acquired in the module to respond to moderately complex legal questions.