Codification of Administrative Law: A Comparative Study on the Sources of Administrative Law

This open-access book explores the different legal sources of administrative law in modern legal orders, including codification, unwritten rules, and the influence of the constitution. It provides country reports, an EU chapter, and a comparative analysis to answer questions about predictability, legal certainty, and the suitability of codification in different areas of administrative law.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive open-access book offers the first comparative examination of the legal foundations of administrative law. In every modern legal system, a comprehensive set of general rules is essential for the application and enforcement of administrative law. These rules establish principles guiding the actions, procedures, and organization of authorities. The legal basis of these rules can vary significantly across countries. Some nations have taken steps to codify administrative law, while others rely on minimal or unwritten rules.

The book delves into the consequences resulting from different degrees of codification of general administrative law. It addresses crucial questions such as whether codification enhances predictability and legal certainty, whether it leads to the 'petrification' of administrative law, to what extent the constitution shapes administrative law, and which areas of administrative law are suitable for codification, which are not, and why.

To provide comprehensive answers, the book includes 13 country reports, covering both civil and common law traditions, a chapter on the EU, and a comparative analysis. This ebook is freely accessible through the Bloomsbury Open Access program and can be accessed on www.bloomsburycollections.com.

Weight: 848g
Dimension: 240 x 163 x 227 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509954926