European Law and Regulation

General characterization

Prerequisites

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Bibliography

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Teaching method

The learning methodologies will be interactive and dialogical. Critical analysis and debate on jurisprudence, doctrine, and legislation will be central in guiding the classes and the learning process as a whole

Evaluation method

Evaluation: Two Possible Methods

Final Written Exam

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Cumulatively, Continuous Assessment Test and Written Assignment (with the higher grade prevailing from both assessment moments, provided that both grades are positive)

The written assignment will address a topic of the student's choice but must apply the acquired knowledge to a theme or case study in sectoral regulation (e.g., the addition of ancillary clauses to authorizations for the introduction of medicines to the market; cooperation between ANACOM and ERC in the audiovisual domain; or urgent procedures in data protection)

The written assignment should have between 2500 and 4500 words (absolute maximum), including footnotes, but excluding the cover page, table of contents, and bibliography and jurisprudence list.

The written assignment can take the form of either a paper or a case annotation

Subject matter

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  Introduction: Regulation from the perspective of Administrative Law – concepts and purposes of regulation

  
  


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  Regulation and Administrative Law: Constitutional and European frameworks, administrative organization, regulatory instruments. Special topics (e.g., risk regulation)

  
  


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  Administrative Law of Regulation (strict sense): Specific characteristics; independent regulatory entities; procedures and powers; special topics (e.g., regulatory discretion, network regulation, safeguarding and shaping rights)

  
  

Programs

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