Key words
Belgian constitutional law - Belgian administrative law - human rights
Objectives
The purpose is to give an introduction to (Belgian) public law sensu latu (i.e. constitutional law, administative law, human rights, ...). In this course the fundamental characteristics of the Belgian state are explained. Special attention is paid to human rights.
Prerequisites
None.
Topics
General principles of Belgian public law (historical introduction, the Constitution and international rules of law, the separation of powers, fundamental characteristics of the Belgian state), fundamental rights and freedoms, the Federal State (the federal parliament, the federal government, the judiciary, the Council of State), the decentralised authorities, regions and communities.
Teaching Methods
Ex cathedra (possibility to ask questions and discussion).
Materials used
J. Vande Lanotte, S. Bracke and G. Goedertier, België voor beginners, Brugge, die Keure, 2000.
Study guidance
Exercises on the internet. Individual guidance by appointment.
Assessment
Written examination.
Study costs
28,51 euro.
Lecturer(s)
Geert GOEDERTIER
Language
Dutch
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