The subject comprises the subject-matter of the organisational civil procedural law; the organisation of courts and other state bodies that participate in performing the judiciary functions, as well as the organisation and structure of other state bodies and professions that contribute to the functioning of the judicature. Apart from the basic theoretical issues, the issues connected to practical problems in the functioning of the judiciary and the implementation of the judicial reforms are discussed within the subject.
Organisation of the Judiciary
Literature
MANDATORY LITERATURE
Uzelac, A.; Europsko sudstvo: između birokratske organizacije i korporativne svijesti, u: Zbornik Pravnog fakulteta u Zagrebu, 43:5; (1993), str. 515-550
RECOMMENDED LITERATURE
Dika, M.; O razvitku instituta sudske (sudačke) nezavisnosti u zapadnoevropskom civilizacijskom krugu: pokušaj rekonstrukcije povijesne geneze, Zbornik Pravnog fakulteta u Zagrebu, 42/4 (suppl.); (1992), str. 511-533
Uzelac, A.; Hrvatsko pravosuđe u devedesetima: od državne nezavisnosti do institucionalne krize, Politička misao, 38/2; (2001), str. 3-41
Vladavina prava i pravosudni sustav: sporost pravosuđa kao prepreka pridruživanju, u: Ott, K. (ur.), Pridruživanje Hrvatske Europskoj uniji: Izazovi institucionalnih prilagodbi; (2004), str. 99-123
Learning outcomes
Analyze three legal traditions: common law, continental law, socialist law
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
Identify historical, political, economic, European, international or other
social factors relevant to the creation and application of law.
Evaluate legal institutes and principles in their development and in
relation to the modern legal system. -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Analysis.
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SKILLS
Information management skills, ability to learn, ability to apply knowledge
in practice, understanding of facts, concepts, procedures and principles
important for the field of work, analysis and evaluation of facts for
application in practice. -
LEARNING CONTENT
Possible teaching units:
1. Judiciary: definition and demarcation; significance for the European
integration process
2. The role of the judiciary in ensuring fundamental constitutional values:
democracy, rule of law, separation of powers, legality
3. Independence of the judiciary: individual and professional aspects
4. Citizens and the judiciary: the right of access to justice, the right to a
procedure within a reasonable time
5. Judiciary: definition and delimitation; Courts: types, territorial
jurisdiction
6. Organization of personnel in the judiciary: judges, state attorneys,
auxiliary court services, attorney’s office, notary public, other participants
in the performance of judicial functions
7. Judicial efficiency: definition, evaluation and judicial statistics
8. Judicial reform: an overview of the problem and possible directions -
TEACHING METHODS
Lecture, guided discussion, analysis of a practical problem, student
debate, independent reading and encouraging / engaging students to
participate in discussions.
Critically evaluate the role of certain legal professions in the modern age
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
Identify historical, political, economic, European, international or other
social factors relevant to the creation and application of law.
Evaluate legal institutes and principles in their development and in
relation to the modern legal system.
Analyze various aspects of the legal system of the Republic of Croatia,
including a comparative perspective. -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Evaluation.
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SKILLS
Information management skills, ability to apply knowledge in practice,
understanding of facts, concepts, procedures and principles important for
the field of work, analysis and evaluation of facts for application in practice,
research skills. -
LEARNING CONTENT
Possible teaching units:
1. Judiciary: definition and demarcation; significance for the European
integration process
2. The role of the judiciary in ensuring fundamental constitutional values:
democracy, rule of law, separation of powers, legality
3. Independence of the judiciary: individual and professional aspects
4. Citizens and the judiciary: the right of access to justice, the right to a
procedure within a reasonable time
5. Judiciary: definition and delimitation; Courts: types, territorial
jurisdiction
6. Organization of personnel in the judiciary: judges, state attorneys,
auxiliary court services, attorney’s office, notary public, other participants
in the performance of judicial functions
7. Judicial efficiency: definition, evaluation and judicial statistics
8. Judicial reform: an overview of the problem and possible directions -
TEACHING METHODS
Lecture, guided discussion, analysis of a practical problem, student
debate, independent reading and encouraging / engaging students to
participate in discussions.
Distinguish certain aspects of a fair trial
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
Identify historical, political, economic, European, international or other
social factors relevant to the creation and application of law.
Evaluate legal institutes and principles in their development and in
relation to the modern legal system.
Analyze various aspects of the legal system of the Republic of Croatia,
including a comparative perspective. -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Understanding
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SKILLS
Information management skills, ability to apply knowledge in practice,
understanding of facts, concepts, procedures and principles important for
the field of work, analysis and evaluation of facts for application in practice,
research skills. -
LEARNING CONTENT
Possible teaching units:
1. Judiciary: definition and demarcation; significance for the European
integration process
2. The role of the judiciary in ensuring fundamental constitutional values:
democracy, rule of law, separation of powers, legality
3. Independence of the judiciary: individual and professional aspects
4. Citizens and the judiciary: the right of access to justice, the right to a
procedure within a reasonable time
5. Judiciary: definition and delimitation; Courts: types, territorial
jurisdiction
6. Organization of personnel in the judiciary: judges, state attorneys,
auxiliary court services, attorney’s office, notary public, other participants
in the performance of judicial functions
7. Judicial efficiency: definition, evaluation and judicial statistics
8. Judicial reform: an overview of the problem and possible directions -
TEACHING METHODS
Lecture, guided discussion, analysis of a practical problem, student
debate, independent reading and encouraging / engaging students to
participate in discussions.
Write an essay on a topic of student’s choice in the field of the course
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
Identify historical, political, economic, European, international or other
social factors relevant to the creation and application of law.
Evaluate legal institutes and principles in their development and in
relation to the modern legal system.
Analyze various aspects of the legal system of the Republic of Croatia,
including a comparative perspective. -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Synthesis/Creating.
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SKILLS
Information management skills, ability to apply knowledge in practice,
understanding of facts, concepts, procedures and principles important for
the field of work, analysis and evaluation of facts for application in practice,
research skills -
LEARNING CONTENT
Possible teaching units:
1. Judiciary: definition and demarcation; significance for the European
integration process
2. The role of the judiciary in ensuring fundamental constitutional values:
democracy, rule of law, separation of powers, legality
3. Independence of the judiciary: individual and professional aspects
4. Citizens and the judiciary: the right of access to justice, the right to a
procedure within a reasonable time
5. Judiciary: definition and delimitation; Courts: types, territorial
jurisdiction
6. Organization of personnel in the judiciary: judges, state attorneys,
auxiliary court services, attorney’s office, notary public, other participants
in the performance of judicial functions
7. Judicial efficiency: definition, evaluation and judicial statistics
8. Judicial reform: an overview of the problem and possible directions -
TEACHING METHODS
Lecture, guided discussion, analysis of a practical problem, student
debate, independent reading and encouraging / engaging students to
participate in discussions.