Content and Application of Duty of Care Principle in the Field of Administrative Law in Latvia

The article addresses the principle of duty of care, which is identified as one of the principles of the European Union’s administrative process. First of all, the use of term ‘duty of care’ in Latvian language is analysed and shortcomings identified. The content of the duty of care principle in re...

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Main Author: Jautrīte Briede
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Latvia Press 2019-07-01
Series:Law: Journal of the University of Latvia
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Online Access:https://journal.lu.lv/jull/article/view/142
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Summary:The article addresses the principle of duty of care, which is identified as one of the principles of the European Union’s administrative process. First of all, the use of term ‘duty of care’ in Latvian language is analysed and shortcomings identified. The content of the duty of care principle in relation to the principle of good administration and the non-contractual liability of the state is further clarified. The article also touches upon the question of the immunity of the authorities to liability for non-compliance with the duty of care.
ISSN:1691-7677
2592-9364