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Study Course Description
Topicalities in Administrative Law
Course Code
JF_413
Branch of Science
Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Juridical Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Līga Āboliņa
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To promote students' in-depth knowledge of administrative law and administrative procedure law. Analyze recent court decisions to understand things that are ambiguous in practice or theory.
Preliminary Knowledge
Professional Bachelor’s degree in Law. In particular – knowledge on the legal theory, legal methods, philosophy of law, administrative and constitutional law, administrative process.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students are able to demonstrate their understanding and orient themselves in current issues of legal regulation in the field of administrative and administrative procedure law.
Skills
1.Ability to work in a team. Ability to make decisions. Students are able to reasonably apply the norms of administrative law in solving wedding analyzes.
Competences
1.Students are able to demonstrate understanding and distinguish between private and public law. Able to apply regulatory enactments corresponding to the specifics of administrative law, substantiate decisions and, if necessary, perform additional analysis.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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During classes or independently - case analysis, tests, and topic-based assessments. To evaluate the overall quality of the study course, students are required to complete the study course evaluation questionnaire in the Student Portal at the end of the course. |
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Essay and its presentation |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Essay and Presentation – 5–7 pages, presented in a presentation format. The assignment should provide a situational analysis of a current issue or problem in administrative law or administrative procedural law that has arisen or been relevant within the past 6–12 months. The essay is to be presented in class during the seminar, followed by a discussion with the audience. |
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2.
Examination |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The student’s final grade is expressed as a percentage. The assessment consists of:
Students who have not completed all required assessments with a grade of at least 4 (four), including the successful presentation and defence of the essay, will not be admitted to the examination. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Key Concepts of Administrative Law
Description
Distinguishing administrative law from other branches of law. Administrative discretion and subjective public rights. Aspects of distinguishing between private and public law in the practice of public authorities and courts. |
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Key Concepts of Administrative Law
Description
Distinguishing administrative law from other branches of law. Administrative discretion and subjective public rights. Aspects of distinguishing between private and public law in the practice of public authorities and courts. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Key Concepts of Administrative Law
Description
Distinguishing administrative law from other branches of law. Administrative discretion and subjective public rights. Aspects of distinguishing between private and public law in the practice of public authorities and courts. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Key Concepts of Administrative Law
Description
Distinguishing administrative law from other branches of law. Administrative discretion and subjective public rights. Aspects of distinguishing between private and public law in the practice of public authorities and courts. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of Public Administration
Description
The structure of public administration. Direct and indirect public administration. Principles of public administration. Public service and its types. |
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of Public Administration
Description
The structure of public administration. Direct and indirect public administration. Principles of public administration. Public service and its types. |
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of Public Administration
Description
The structure of public administration. Direct and indirect public administration. Principles of public administration. Public service and its types. |
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of Public Administration
Description
The structure of public administration. Direct and indirect public administration. Principles of public administration. Public service and its types. |
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities of Forms of Action in Public Administration
Description
Administrative act, actual action of institution, public law contracts, and their distinction from other forms of action in public administration. Applications and petitions in public administration. Issues related to access to information. State secrets. |
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities of Forms of Action in Public Administration
Description
Administrative act, actual action of institution, public law contracts, and their distinction from other forms of action in public administration. Applications and petitions in public administration. Issues related to access to information. State secrets. |
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities of Forms of Action in Public Administration
Description
Administrative act, actual action of institution, public law contracts, and their distinction from other forms of action in public administration. Applications and petitions in public administration. Issues related to access to information. State secrets. |
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities of Administrative Proceedings in an Institution and a Court. State Liability for Damage Caused by Public Administration Authorities
Description
Principles of Administrative Procedure Administrative Procedure in an Institution and a Court Enforcement of Administrative Acts and Court Decisions State Liability for Damage Caused in Administrative Proceedings |
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities of Administrative Proceedings in an Institution and a Court. State Liability for Damage Caused by Public Administration Authorities
Description
Principles of Administrative Procedure Administrative Procedure in an Institution and a Court Enforcement of Administrative Acts and Court Decisions State Liability for Damage Caused in Administrative Proceedings |
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities of Administrative Proceedings in an Institution and a Court. State Liability for Damage Caused by Public Administration Authorities
Description
Principles of Administrative Procedure Administrative Procedure in an Institution and a Court Enforcement of Administrative Acts and Court Decisions State Liability for Damage Caused in Administrative Proceedings |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities of Administrative Proceedings in an Institution and a Court. State Liability for Damage Caused by Public Administration Authorities
Description
Principles of Administrative Procedure Administrative Procedure in an Institution and a Court Enforcement of Administrative Acts and Court Decisions State Liability for Damage Caused in Administrative Proceedings |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities of Administrative Proceedings in an Institution and a Court. State Liability for Damage Caused by Public Administration Authorities
Description
Principles of Administrative Procedure Administrative Procedure in an Institution and a Court Enforcement of Administrative Acts and Court Decisions State Liability for Damage Caused in Administrative Proceedings |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Key Concepts of Administrative Law
Description
Distinguishing administrative law from other branches of law. Administrative discretion and subjective public rights. Aspects of distinguishing between private and public law in the practice of public authorities and courts. |
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Organisation of Public Administration
Description
The structure of public administration. Direct and indirect public administration. Principles of public administration. Public service and its types. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities of Forms of Action in Public Administration
Description
Administrative act, actual action of institution, public law contracts, and their distinction from other forms of action in public administration. Applications and petitions in public administration. Issues related to access to information. State secrets. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities of Forms of Action in Public Administration
Description
Administrative act, actual action of institution, public law contracts, and their distinction from other forms of action in public administration. Applications and petitions in public administration. Issues related to access to information. State secrets. |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities of Administrative Proceedings in an Institution and a Court. State Liability for Damage Caused by Public Administration Authorities
Description
Principles of Administrative Procedure Administrative Procedure in an Institution and a Court Enforcement of Administrative Acts and Court Decisions State Liability for Damage Caused in Administrative Proceedings |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Topicalities of Administrative Proceedings in an Institution and a Court. State Liability for Damage Caused by Public Administration Authorities
Description
Principles of Administrative Procedure Administrative Procedure in an Institution and a Court Enforcement of Administrative Acts and Court Decisions State Liability for Damage Caused in Administrative Proceedings |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Briede, J., Danovskis, E., Kovaļevska, A. Administratīvās tiesības. Mācību grāmata. Otrais izdevums, Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2021. 384 Lpp
2.
Administratīvo pārkāpumu tiesības. Administratīvās atbildības likuma skaidrojumi / autoru kolektīvs E. Danovska un G. Kūtra zinātniskajā redakcijā. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2020.
3.
Administratīvās atbildības reformas ceļvedis / Grāmatžurnāls. Rīga: Jurista Vārds, tematiskais laidiens (Nr.50/51/52, 17.12.2019)
4.
Briede, J., Danovskis, E., Kovaļevska, A. Administratīvās tiesības. Mācību grāmata. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2017.
Additional Reading
1.
Administratīvā procesa likuma komentāri. A un B daļā. J. Briedes zinātniskajā redakcijā. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2013.
2.
Danovskis, E. Publisko un privāto tiesību dalījuma nozīme un piemērošanas problēmas Latvijā. Rīga: Latvijas Vēstnesis, 2015.
3.
Vispārējie tiesību principi: tiesiskā drošība un tiesiskā paļāvība. Valsts pārvalde. Bizness. Jurisprudence. Autoru kolektīvs Ringolda Baloža vadībā. Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2017.
Other Information Sources
1.
Raksti žurnālos “Jurista vārds” ,“Administratīvā un kriminālā justīcija”, “Socrates”, kā arī ārvalstu avotos atbilstoši tematikai.