The course discusses the protection of fundamental rights in a comparative perspective, through the analysis of national constitutional case-law and the jurisprudence of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights.
The first part of the course focuses on the theoretical profiles of European constitutionalism, whereas the second part of the course hosts a series of seminars where case-studies on the protection of personal data are discussed in depth.
IF YOU ATTEND THE COURSE
- Your notes;
- Case-laws and readings suggested during the casses;
- L. Pegoraro, Giustizia costituzionale, in G. Morbidelli, L. Pegoraro, A. Rinella, M. Volpi, Diritto pubblico comparato, Quinta edizione, Torino, G. Giappichelli Editore, 2016.
- G. Cerrina Feroni, T.E. Frosini, S. Torre, Codice delle Costituzioni, Padova, Cedam, 2016.
IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND THE COURSE
- E. Malfatti, “Livelli” di tutela dei diritti fondamentali nella dimensione europea, III Ed., Torino, G. Giappichelli Editore, 2018.
- L. Pegoraro, Giustizia costituzionale, in G. Morbidelli, L. Pegoraro, A. Rinella, M. Volpi, Diritto pubblico comparato, Quinta edizione, Torino, G. Giappichelli Editore, 2016.
- P. Ridola, Diritto comparato e costituzionale europeo, Torino, G. Giappichelli Editore, 2010,
Learning Objectives
The course is designed to provide students an advanced understanding of the concept of multilevel protection of rights through the study of constitutional justice models in their historical perspective and in their current functioning.
The course adopts a comparative approach and focuses on the study of case-law of both national constitutional courts and supranational ones (Court of Justice of the EU and European Court of Human Rights). The comparative approach will be further enriched through the discussion of the USA case-law on the right to privacy.
At the end of the course students who will have attended it fruitfully should be able:
- to retrieve sources and materials useful to build up personal, learned opinions on multilevel protection of rights in Europe;
-to read and fully understand national and European case-law;
- to present and discuss their work.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
It is highly recommended to master the theoretical basis of fundamental rights protection; constitutional justice; and EU Law
Teaching Methods
Module I: Lectures.
Module II: Seminars with the active participation of students.
Further information
Course attendance is strongly recommended, and attendance will be regularly checked. Students active participation in both lectures and seminars is welcomed and encouraged.
Type of Assessment
If you ATTEND the classes:
- Class presentation discussing specific case-law (the cases will be suggested by the teacher). The class presentation will count for 1/3 of the final mark;
- oral exam on the course's topics.
If you DO NOT attend the classes, the exam will be an oral in depth discussion on the whole course program.
Course program
The extended programme will be provided at the beginning of the course.