The course will be focused on the protection of fundamental rights in a comparative perspective, analyzing theoretical profiles and case studies of some experiences of constitutional justice in Europe and considering the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human
- Cases Law and commentaires pointed out once the course starts.
- G. Cerrina Feroni, capitolo su "La giustizia costituzionale", in G. Cerrina Feroni, G. Morbidelli, M. Volpi, Diritto costituzionale comparato, Torino, Giappichelli Editore, 2020
- G. Cerrina Feroni, T.E. Frosini, S. Torre, Codice delle Costituzioni, Padova, Cedam, 2016.
If you NOT attend the classes:
"Livelli" di tutela dei diritti fondamentali nella dimensione europea, III Ed., Torino, G. Giappichelli, 2018.
- G. Cerrina Feroni, capitolo su "La giustizia costituzionale", in G. Cerrina Feroni, G. Morbidelli, M. Volpi, Diritto costituzionale comparato, Torino, Giappichelli Editore, 2020
Learning Objectives
The course is designed to provide students the understanding of the concept of multilevel protection of rights through the study of constitutional justice models in their historical perspective and in their current functioning, the more experiences in Europe and the instruments through which it becomes effective and concrete the protection of fundamental rights.
The course adopts a comparative approach and focuses on the study of court cases. At the end of the course those who will have attended it fruitfully should be able to find all the sources and materials needed to discuss the main topics around the concept of multilevel protection of rights in Europe.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
However, it's recommended to own the theoretical basis on foundamental law matter, constitutional justice, and EU Law.
Teaching Methods
Module I: Lectures.
Module II: Seminars with the active participation of students.
Further information
Course attendance is strongly recommended.
The attendance will be regularly checked.
Type of Assessment
If you ATTEND the classes:
-paper of about 2500 words discussing one or more cases and class presentation;
-Oral exam consisting in about 2/3 questions on the course's theoretical assumptions and their concrete enforcement in cas-law. The evaluation of the exam will be based on: students' knowledge of the topics, students' critical analysis and synthesis, clarity of exposition and appropriate use of specific legal language.
If you do NOT ATTEND the classes
-Oral exam consisting in about 3/4 questions on the full program. The evaluation of the exam will be based on: students' knowledge of the topics, students' critical analysis and synthesis, clarity of exposition and appropriate use of specific legal language.
Course program
Extended programme will be provided during the first lectures.