Fundamental Principles of The Rule of Law (Seminar)

3 ECTS / Semester-long / Portuguese

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit

Identifying various types of constitutionalism and varieties of rule of law. Learning how and when to use interaction techniques between the Constitution, European Union Law and International law and their limits. Developing a critical standpoint on a principle-based constitutionalism. Developing a critical perspective on cosmopolitanism and constitutional identities. Learning the normative content of the fundamental principles of the rule of law. Applying the fundamental principles to cases.

 

Syllabus

Constitutional archetypes and rule of law archetypes: political constitutionalism, judicial constitutionalism and iliberal constitutionalism. 
Respecting international law and human rights
The principle of human dignity
The principle of equality and non-discrimination
The principle of proportionality
The principle of legal certainty and the protection of legitimate expectations

Faculty

Invited Lecturer
Licenciada em Direito pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra, em 2009. Mestre pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra na área de…