DISCRETION IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Discover a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of discretion in public administration. This collective work is an invaluable source of knowledge for legal practitioners and students who want to understand how discretion affects the realization of individual interest and the common good. The authors show that discretion is not an exception, but a deliberately introduced and systematically regulated element of legal construction.

• Comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of discretion in administration
• Organization of issues related to the scope of administrative decision-making freedom
• Assessment of actions of the administration by external entities
• Relationship between discretion and the principle of legality
• Practical problems arising from specific administrative and legal situations
• Perspective of administrative law, doctrine and jurisprudence
• Complex nature and various forms of discretion

The book is divided into four parts, which discuss the theoretical foundations and functions of discretionary competences, substantive law issues (social assistance, combating alcoholism, access to public information, patient rights, public aid for entrepreneurs, professional self-governments, environmental protection and spatial planning) and procedural aspects (administrative and administrative court proceedings).

This publication is intended for a wide audience, including judges, prosecutors, attorneys, legal advisors and employees of government and local government administration. It can also be a valuable source of knowledge for students of fields such as law, administration, political science or social work. With this book, you will understand how discretion affects the daily functioning of the administration and what its consequences are for citizens.

Wolters Kluwer is a renowned publishing house that has been providing high-quality publications in the field of law and administration for years. Their books are valued for their reliability, timeliness and practical approach to the issues discussed. By choosing this publication, you can be sure that you are receiving a proven and valuable source of knowledge.

Discretion in public administration is a key element of the legal system that affects the way individual interest and the common good are realized. This book will help you understand how this mechanism works and what its consequences are. Don't wait, reach for this publication and expand your knowledge of public administration!

Edition: Wolters Kluwer, 2025
Pages: 561
Format: 214x158 mm
Cover: hardcover