Course Description
Introduction. I - Administrative Justice. Separation of Powers. Historical background. Models of administrative justice. Evolution of judicial review in Macau.
II – Judiciary. Administrative Courts. Appeals Courts. Judicial organization in Macau.
III – Judicial review. General principles. Annulment of administrative decisions. Conditions for suing. Standing of the parties. Proceeding.
IV – Special judicial remedies. Judicial review of norms. Electoral litigation. Judicial review of administrative infractions.
V – Administrative Actions. Judicial action on administrative contracts. Judicial action on torts liability. Injunction. Judicial action to compel the practice of an administrative act. Judicial action for the protection of rights and lawful interests.
VI – Interim Measures. Suspension of the effects of an administrative decision. Provisory injunction. Production of endangered evidence. Other interim measures.
VII – Judicial Decisions. Legal effects of judicial
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: State and illustrate legal concepts and general principles of administrative law and judicial review.
CILO-2: Describe the organization of the courts, with regards to administrative law cases.
CILO-3: Differentiate the types of remedies available, including interim measures, and explain their requirements.
CILO-4: Understand the legal effects of judicial decisions, the right to appeal, the enforcement of judicial decisions and arbitration in administrative law.
CILO-5: Identify the main legal problems concerning administrative law decisions and regulations, and analyze specific cases.
CILO-6: Demonstrate legal reasoning, the ability to argue the merits of cases and to present legal arguments in simulated court proceedings (in a moot court setting).