Ateneo - UPO

This course deals with the historical evolution of Italian regionalism, the form of regional government and the provisions set forth by the Italian Constitution about political and administrative organization of the Italia regions.

R. BIN, G. FALCON (A CURA DI), Diritto regionale, Il Mulino, ult. ed.

The student will acquire a solid knowledge of the founding principles of the Italian Regional law through a deeper understanding of sources of law, the regional form of state and constitutional bodies. Secondly, the student will obtain the ability to comprehend normative texts, including the Constitution, and primary and secondary sources of law. Along with the juridical theory and method, the student will also learn the constitutional practices, above all through the development of the capacity to interpret and utilize constitutional case law.

Constitutional Law Administrative Law

Lectures Seminars

Oral Exam

1) Historical evolution of Italian regionalism, focusing on the revision of 2001 of the Constitution. 2) Regional constitutions ("statuti") and principles, focusing on Lombardy. 3) The regional system and organs of government, particularly in Lombardy. 4) Regional laws and regulations, focusing on Lombardy. 5) The links between the Regions and the State and between the different Regions. 6) The foreign power of the Regions and the relevant choices of Lombardy. 7) The constitutional litigation between Lombardy and the State or the other Regions

To acquire a solid knowledge of the founding principles of the Italian Regional law and of the Italian form of state