The course provides students with an introduction to public law. The course starts with the phenomenon of dualism of law and the distinction between public and private law. Public law is taught from the perspective of the major systems of public law existing in Europe. The course pursues the issue of public law not from the perspective of the state, nor from the perspective of the institutional arrangements of the power holders, but from the perspective of the individual. The individual is always in an unequal position in public law relations. Therefore, the fundamental institutions that guarantee the realisation of the rights of the individual in public law relations - namely, dignity, freedoms, equality, solidarity, civil rights and justice - are the axis of interpretation. The interpretation is also devoted to the question of the right to self-government in the context of European legal traditions. Finally, attention is paid to current issues of public law, in particular the introduction of artificial intelligence and migration.
Last update: Gloser Marek, Ing. (02.09.2026)
The course provides students with an introduction to public law. The course starts with the phenomenon of dualism of law and the distinction between public and private law. Public law is taught from the perspective of the major systems of public law existing in Europe. The course pursues the issue of public law not from the perspective of the state, nor from the perspective of the institutional arrangements of the power holders, but from the perspective of the individual. The individual is always in an unequal position in public law relations. Therefore, the fundamental institutions that guarantee the realisation of the rights of the individual in public law relations - namely, dignity, freedoms, equality, solidarity, civil rights and justice - are the axis of interpretation. The interpretation is also devoted to the question of the right to self-government in the context of European legal traditions. Finally, attention is paid to current issues of public law, in particular the introduction of artificial intelligence and migration.
Last update: Gloser Marek, Ing. (02.09.2026)
Course assessment methods and requirements for successful completion, grading scheme -
The written exam consists of two parts. The first consists of five theoretical questions on the information the student has learned in lectures. The second part is based on the solution of a practical example, which the student must solve with the help of a rule given to him/her.
For the examination, a specific legal regulation from the prescribed ones that will be made available to the students can be used, but other materials cannot be used.
Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (08.04.2025)
The written exam consists of two parts. The first consists of five theoretical questions on the information the student has learned in lectures. The second part is based on the solution of a practical example, which the student must solve with the help of a rule given to him/her.
For the examination, a specific legal regulation from the prescribed ones that will be made available to the students can be used, but other materials cannot be used.
Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (08.04.2025)
Syllabus -
The course covers primarily the following topics:
1) Legal dualism: public law and private law
2) The great systems of public law in Europe; ius commune
3) Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union I - dignity
4) Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union II - freedoms
5) Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union III - equality
6) Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union IV - solidarity
7) Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union V. - civil rights
8) Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union VI - justice
9) Right to self-government I.
10) Right to self-government II.
11) Current Issues in Public Law I. - artificial intelligence
12) Current issues in public law II – migration
Last update: Gloser Marek, Ing. (02.09.2026)
The course covers primarily the following topics:
1) Legal dualism: public law and private law
2) The great systems of public law in Europe; ius commune
3) Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union I - dignity
4) Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union II - freedoms
5) Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union III - equality
6) Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union IV - solidarity
7) Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union V. - civil rights
8) Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union VI - justice
9) Right to self-government I.
10) Right to self-government II.
11) Current Issues in Public Law I. - artificial intelligence
12) Current issues in public law II – migration
Last update: Gloser Marek, Ing. (02.09.2026)
Learning resources -
Basic literature:
Martin Loughlin, The idea of public law, Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2004. ISBN
9780199274727.
Other literature:
Jean Bernard Auby at el., The Future of Administrative Law, Paris: Science Po / Lexis Nexis, 2019. ISBN 9782711030538.
Basic legislation (always in wording in force and effect as on the date of examination):
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
Last update: Gloser Marek, Ing. (02.09.2026)
Basic literature:
Martin Loughlin, The idea of public law, Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2004. ISBN
9780199274727.
Other literature:
Jean Bernard Auby at el., The Future of Administrative Law, Paris: Science Po / Lexis Nexis, 2019. ISBN 9782711030538.
Basic legislation (always in wording in force and effect as on the date of examination):
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
Last update: Gloser Marek, Ing. (02.09.2026)
Learning outcomes -
1)The student explains the fundamental distinction between public and private law as a systemic category of the legal order based on doctrinal approaches and European legal tradition.
2)The student compares the major systems of public law in Europe and their historical roots (ius commune) using relevant legal theory.
3)The student explains the role and position of the individual in public law relationships, especially their weaker position compared to public authorities.
4)The student explains the content and significance of human dignity as a fundamental principle of public law under the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in concrete situations.
5)The student analyses fundamental freedoms guaranteed by EU law and their application in public law relationships using model cases.
6)The student assesses the principle of equality and non-discrimination in EU law using legal sources and case-law approaches.
7)The student explains the importance of solidarity as a value of public law and its manifestations in legislation and practice.
8)The student identifies and interprets civil rights of individuals in public law and their protection within the European legal space.
9)The student analyses principles of justice in public law and their role in protecting individuals in proceedings before public authorities.
10)The student assesses the right to self-government and its limits in the European context regarding constitutional and administrative principles.
11)The student applies basic principles of public law to solve simple model cases using relevant legal rules.
12)The student constructs arguments on public law issues using appropriate legal terminology and structured legal reasoning.
13)The student critically evaluates the impact of artificial intelligence on public law from the perspective of individual rights protection.
14)The student analyses legal aspects of migration as a contemporary issue in European public law.
15)The student reflects on the role of public law in protecting fundamental rights and the values of a democratic rule-of-law state.
16)The student demonstrates a responsible and ethically aware approach to the application of public law, respecting dignity, equality, and justice.
Last update: Gloser Marek, Ing. (02.09.2026)
1)The student explains the fundamental distinction between public and private law as a systemic category of the legal order based on doctrinal approaches and European legal tradition.
2)The student compares the major systems of public law in Europe and their historical roots (ius commune) using relevant legal theory.
3)The student explains the role and position of the individual in public law relationships, especially their weaker position compared to public authorities.
4)The student explains the content and significance of human dignity as a fundamental principle of public law under the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in concrete situations.
5)The student analyses fundamental freedoms guaranteed by EU law and their application in public law relationships using model cases.
6)The student assesses the principle of equality and non-discrimination in EU law using legal sources and case-law approaches.
7)The student explains the importance of solidarity as a value of public law and its manifestations in legislation and practice.
8)The student identifies and interprets civil rights of individuals in public law and their protection within the European legal space.
9)The student analyses principles of justice in public law and their role in protecting individuals in proceedings before public authorities.
10)The student assesses the right to self-government and its limits in the European context regarding constitutional and administrative principles.
11)The student applies basic principles of public law to solve simple model cases using relevant legal rules.
12)The student constructs arguments on public law issues using appropriate legal terminology and structured legal reasoning.
13)The student critically evaluates the impact of artificial intelligence on public law from the perspective of individual rights protection.
14)The student analyses legal aspects of migration as a contemporary issue in European public law.
15)The student reflects on the role of public law in protecting fundamental rights and the values of a democratic rule-of-law state.
16)The student demonstrates a responsible and ethically aware approach to the application of public law, respecting dignity, equality, and justice.
