5 Questions
In civil law countries, how do specialized courts handle administrative cases?
They apply procedural rules specifically designed for administrative cases
What has the influence of supranational legal orders led to in administrative law?
Changes in traditional concepts of the administrative law model
What has been possible within the United Nations' system due to the influence of supranational legal orders?
Assist to a further increase of administrative structure in certain sectors
How do civil law jurisdictions differ from most common law jurisdictions in handling administrative cases?
They have specialized courts or sections for administrative cases
What has administrative law in civil law countries opened itself to in the last fifty years?
Influence of rules posed by supranational legal orders
Study Notes
Definition and Scope
- Administrative law governs the activities of executive branch agencies of government.
- It is a branch of public law.
- It deals with decision-making in areas such as international trade, manufacturing, environment, taxation, broadcasting, immigration, and transport.
Key Components
- Executive branch rule making (resulting in "regulations").
- Adjudication.
- Law enforcement.
Historical Development
- Administrative law expanded greatly during the 20th century.
- This expansion was driven by the creation of more government agencies by legislative bodies worldwide.
- The goal was to regulate the social, economic, and political spheres of human interaction.
Review Mechanisms
- Civil law countries often have specialized administrative courts.
- These courts review decisions made by administrative units of government.
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