Area of freedom, security and justice

Teacher(s)

Carlier Jean-Yves; Duez Denis;

Language

French

Main themes

- Free movement of persons
- Immigration policy
- Asylum policy

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	Firstly, to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the texts, case law, and practices in the field of the free movement of people, both within and towards the European Union; and secondly, building on the theoretical part, to engage discussion about future challenges.

Content

The course aims to provide a synthetic and critical view of the European Union's action in the areas covered by Title V of the TFEU: the area of freedom, security and justice (AFSJ). It aims to provide students with a sound knowledge of the historical, political and legal foundations of Member States' cooperation in the field of justice and home affairs. It does so by examining some of the fundamental concepts and principles of cooperation in justice and home affairs that stem from Article 67 TFEU, which defines the area of freedom, security and justice.
At the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Understand the basic concepts and principles governing EU cooperation in the field of justice and home affairs;
• Identify the main issues and tensions in the area of freedom, security and justice;
• Apply the different basic concepts and principles to concrete cases;
• Find and use legal sources in the field of AFSJ, including the Treaties, secondary legislation and the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union;
• Participate in academic and public debate on current AFSJ issues.

Evaluation methods

Written examination.

Faculty or entity

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