NVV06K Discretionary Powers of Public Administration

Faculty of Law
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
JUDr. Radislav Bražina, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. JUDr. Soňa Skulová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Ondřej Lipka (assistant)
Mgr. Kateřina Tvrdoňová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. JUDr. Soňa Skulová, Ph.D.
Department of Administrative Studies and Administrative Law – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Andrea Špačková, DiS.
Supplier department: Department of Administrative Studies and Administrative Law – Faculty of Law
Prerequisites (in Czech)
!OBOR(PR) && !OBOR(PR01)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 58 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/58, only registered: 8/58, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 8/58
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
After successful passing of the subject Discretionary powers of the public administration the student: - knows the theoretical knowledge about discretionary powers as a important institute of the administrative law - is able to orientate himself in the theoretical and practical aspects of the implementation of administrative discretion, and differentiate it from indefinite concepts, - is able to explain the legislative and application basis of the discretionary powers - understands the substantial aspects of the judicial review of the discretionary powers of the administrative bodies - in specific situations (s)he is able to apply the general principles of European administrative law that influences the discretionary powers
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to - understand the nature and mission of discretionary powers, or administrative discretion of the administrative authority, - orient themselves in their interpretation and application, based on general principles, and using case law, - respect the differences from the basis and use of indefinit terms, - perceive the specifics of this area of the competence of administrative authorities, including the area of administrative punishment, and the specifics of judicial review, - orient themselves in the solution of case studies, and perceive the importance of proper reasoning.
Syllabus
  • The term discretionary powers and administrative discretion. The term decision making and decision-making process. The process of development of the rule of law principle, or more precisely the principle of legality of public administration. The relation between the allegiance and freedom in public administration decision making. Administrative discretion in the administrative law regulation – application, types, identification. Boundaries of administrative discretion. Content of discretion – the relation to object of the law and competence. The term “public interest”. Discretion in the application process. The aspects of administrative discretion (principles). Review of decisions, which are based on the administrative discretion, including judicial review. Relevant judicature.
Literature
    required literature
  • SKULOVÁ, Soňa. Správní uvážení : základní charakteristika a souvislosti pojmu. Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2003, 241 s. ISBN 8021032375. info
    recommended literature
  • MATES, Pavel. Správní uvážení. Plzeň: Vydavatelství a nakladatelství Aleš Čeněk, 2013, 120 s. ISBN 9788073804244. info
  • KOŠINÁROVÁ, Barbora. Správní uvážení a jeho přezkum. Vydání první. Praha: Leges, 2021, 162 stran. ISBN 9788075025609. info
  • SKULOVÁ, Soňa. Rozhodování ve veřejné správě (některé správně vědní a správně právní aspekty) (Decision-making in public administration (some administrative science and administrative law aspects)). 2. přeprac. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita Brno, 1996, 173 pp. Acta Universitatis Brunensis Iuridica ; No 177. ISBN 80-210-1138-6. info
    not specified
  • KÜHN, Zdeněk, Michal BOBEK, Radim POLČÁK and A KOL. Judikatura a právní argumentace (Case-law and legal argumentation). Vyd. 1. Praha: AUDITORIUM, 2006, 234 pp. ISBN 80-903786-0-9. info
  • TRYZNA, Jan. Právní principy a právní argumentace : k vlivu právních principů na právní argumentaci při aplikaci práva. Vyd. 1. Praha: Auditorium, 2010, 332 s. ISBN 9788087284018. info
  • BRAŽINA, Radislav, Markéta BEDNÁŘOVÁ and Terezie BOKOVÁ. Správní vyhoštění s důrazem na správní uvážení a neurčité právní pojmy (Administrative expulsion with emphasis on administrative discretion and uncertain legal terms). 1st ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2019, 196 pp. Spisy Právnické fakulty Masarykovy univerzity, řada teoretická, Edice Scientia, 679. ISBN 978-80-210-9494-9. info
  • BEDNÁŘOVÁ, Markéta. Správní uvážení v řízení o udělení dlouhodobého víza (Administrative discretion in the procedure for granting a long-stay visa). Správní právo. Ministerstvo vnitra ČR, 2018, roč. 2018, 8/2018, p. s. 544 - 552, 9 pp. ISSN 0139-6005. info
  • SKLÁDALOVÁ, Denisa. Nezákonný zásah a správní uvážení – několik poznámek k přezkumu správního uvážení v řízení o zásahové žalobě (Unlawful interference and administrative discretion - some remarks on the review of administrative discretion in proceedings concerning protection against unlawful interference). Správní právo. Ministerstvo vnitra ČR, 2022, vol. 55, No 2, p. 73-85. ISSN 0139-6005. Open access časopisu info
Teaching methods
Theoretical preparation, collective consultations supported by e-learning through an interactive curriculum, developing distance learning through study materials, selected case law, as well as test agendas providing feedback.
Assessment methods
A prerequisite for the colloquium is the preparation and defence of a seminar project. Its length is set at a minimum of 5 standard pages. The thesis will consist of an analysis of selected case law related to the chosen problem in the field of the exercise of discretionary powers, or an example of the legal regulation of the concrete case of administrative discretion, with the formulation of generalised findings or substantiated opinions. The selected topic will be presented orally in a colloquium. The student must be able to defend the thesis and respond to questions on the issue.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hod. přednášek za semestr / 12 hrs of lectures per semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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