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Lecturer(s)
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Melotíková Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Openness of public administration. The public and the public concerned 2. The role of the public in protecting public interests. The Aarhus Convention and its transposition into Czech law 3. The right to information 4. Public participation in administrative proceedings and other processes in public administration? 5. Local referendums. Active and passive voting rights 6. Exercise of the right of assembly, association, and petition 7. Judicial protection of the public's right to participate in public administration 8. Future developments in legislation, proposals de lege ferenda
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
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Learning outcomes
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Course objectives: The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the possibilities of public participation in public administration. The course is an organic combination of knowledge that has been partially introduced in previously completed courses, Constitutional Foundations of Public Power Organization and Administrative Law 1, and supplemented during the semester with material from Administrative Law 2, Procedural Administrative Law, and Fundamentals of Environmental Law 1. The course highlights the individual tools typical of a democratic society, consisting of active public participation in the administration of public affairs. Attention will be paid to emphasizing the key aspects of individual instruments of public participation in relation to compliance with the principles of sustainable development, represented by Goal 11.3, which aims to strengthen inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacities for participatory, integrated, and sustainable planning and management of cities and municipalities in all countries by 2030, furthermore, according to point 11.6, by 2030, reduce the adverse environmental impact of cities per capita, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management, and last but not least, point 11.7, which calls for ensuring universal access to safe, inclusive, and accessible urban green spaces and public spaces by 2030, especially for women and children, older persons, and persons with disabilities. The course also highlights tools that, in accordance with point 16.7, are designed to ensure responsible, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels. Students will gradually be introduced to tools that are relatively easy to use, even though their impact is visible in the long term (e.g., active and passive voting rights), as well as tools that are subject to more complex mechanisms of application (e.g., local referendums). At the same time, they will be made aware of other tools related to public participation, which consists of active or passive mediation of information, linked to point 16.10, where it is necessary to ensure public access to information and the protection of fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.
Expected learning outcomes: After completing the course, students will be able to: 1. Navigate the various tools available to both experts and the general public for participating in the management of a wide range of public affairs, including involvement in the functioning of public administration, public health, and protection against discrimination ? link to SDG 3, SDG 5, SDG 11, SDG 16 2. Be familiar with case law related to the enforcement of rights at both the national and international levels ? link to SDG 4, SDG 16. 3. They will develop their skills in analyzing options and preparing solutions for enforcing public participation, including the ability to draft legal documents and materials for both professional and non-professional audiences ? link to SDG 4, SDG 11, SDG 16.
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Prerequisites
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The completion of this course is not conditioned upon completion of any other courses
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Seminar Work, Written exam
To obtain credit, it is necessary to pass two ongoing tests (20%), actively participate in discussions and webinars (20%), pass a final test of knowledge and skills (20%), and submit an independently prepared case study including an analysis of possible solutions (40%).
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Recommended literature
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Bartoň, M., Kratochvíl, J., Kopa, M., Tomoszek, M., Jirásek, J., & Svaček, O. (2016). Základní práva.
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Frumarová, K., et al. (2024). Principles of good administration and guarantees of their application in practice in Ukraine and the Czech Republic. Praha.
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Frumarová, K., Grygar, T., & kol. (2021). Správní právo procesní. Praha.
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Jančářová, I., & kol. (2016). Právo životního prostředí: Obecná část (1. vyd.).. Brno.
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Kopecký, M. (2016). Zákon o místním referendu: Komentář. Praha.
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Kuhn, Z., & kol. (2019). Soudní řád správní: Komentář. Praha.
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Ministerstvo životního prostředí. (n.d.). Úmluva o přístupu k informacím, účasti veřejnosti na rozhodování a přístupu k právní ochraně v záležitostech životního prostředí (Aarhuská úmluva)..
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Průcha, P. (2017). Správní řád s poznámkami a judikaturou. 3. aktualizované a doplněné vydání. Praha.
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Skulová, S., & kol. (2020). Správní právo procesní (4. vydání).. Plzeň.
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Sládeček, V., & kol. (2025). Správní právo: Zvláštní část (4. vyd., s. 179?190).. Praha.
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Sládeček, V. (2019). Obecné správní právo (4. vyd.).. Praha.
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