Defending the Rule of Law in Europe

About

The rule of law has been under pressure in Europe. Countries have taken measures that undermine the independence of the judiciary and the protection of human rights. Such rule of law backsliding has gone hand in hand with unrestricted political and media attacks against the judiciary as well as NGOs. This one week summer course focuses on how the rule of law can be bolstered.

Course leader

Prof. J. Jasper Krommendijk, Prof. H.C.F.J.A. Henri de Waele, Prof. R.B.J. Ronald Tinnevelt, Dr R.A. Reinout van der Veer and Prof. P.D. Petra Bárd

Target group

Bachelor, Advanced Bachelor, Master, PHD, Postdoc, Professional.

Admission requirements
A background in law or social sciences is welcomed but not essential for the course. A basic understanding of (EU) law and the EU is, however, necessary. The course is designed as an (advanced) introductory course addressing various aspects of rule of law approaches from different disciplines. Participants should, thus, be open towards such an interdisciplinary approach. We welcome enthusiastic students with a wish to learn more about the rule of law and a willingness to engage actively in class discussions.

Course aim

Learning objectives
1. Have a solid interdisciplinary understanding of the concept ‘rule of law’
2. Assess the strength and weaknesses of various EU (judicial protection) procedures
3. Develop critical thinking skills to assess the rule of law situation in your own country in the light of the existing EU legal and political framework
4. Develop presentation and analytical skills on a topic related to the rule of law

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