Information Law

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:6.00

Study Course Accepted:02.02.2024 12:29:39

Study Course Information
Course Code:		JF_057		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Law; Theory and History of Rights		Target Audience:		Juridical Science
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Aigars Evardsons
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Faculty of Social Sciences
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szfrsu[pnkts]lv
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		10	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		20
Classes (count)		6	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		12
Total Contact Hours								32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		1	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		2
Total Contact Hours								10
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Administrative Law and Administrative Procedure.
Objective:
Help to understand the place and role of the information law in practical work, which would contribute to gaining a set of theoretical knowledge of matters related to the principles of processing an application, a person’s right to information and classification of information. Improve the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the process of carrying out practical tasks through independent work. Build a personal (student) competence in the field of information law.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	The concept, form, types and meaning of the application.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	Examination of applications in interinstitutional cooperation. Legislation regarding information law.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
3	The rights and obligations of state and local government authorities in providing information.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
4	The rights and obligations of the person in drawing up an application. Development of the application form.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
5	Application of international legislation to the information law. Openness and access to information as one of the basic conditions of human rights.			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
6	Latvian and foreign case law on information request matters.			Classes		2.00	auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	The concept, form, types and meaning of the application.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Examination of applications in interinstitutional cooperation. Legislation regarding information law.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	The rights and obligations of state and local government authorities in providing information.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
5	Application of international legislation to the information law. Openness and access to information as one of the basic conditions of human rights.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
6	Latvian and foreign case law on information request matters.			Classes		1.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
• Write an essay on a legal or practical issue related to obtaining and/or processing of information (the content of the essay should include: a problem, causal relationship and problem solution). • Prepare a presentation for each seminar (in accordance with the lecture schedule), be prepared to present (the presentation slides should reflect theoretical conclusions and their presentation in practice).
Assessment Criteria:
The final assessment consists of active participation in classes (10%); quality of answers in practical classes (10%); independent work – an essay (30%) and an examination (50%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Of information, its amount, the types of information needed for solving legal cases, reasoning and preparation of legal documents; about obtaining and processing of information.
Skills:		• Skills to analyse, synthesize and evaluate the location and role of the information law in practical work; scientific research skills. • Communication skills – communicate with other students of the law science study programme on issues of information law; demonstrate social skills and emotional intelligence. Develop reasoning and ability to listen to opinions. • Orientation for further learning skills – constantly structure own learning, analyse own level of knowledge and rationally add to, select and evaluate the sources of literature. Identify and formulate problems, find their causal relationship, i.e., the root of the problem and other constructive solutions to the problem. • Other general skills – take responsibility for their decisions and activities, make rational decisions and find solutions in unforeseen and changing circumstances, adapt to new situations and be open to change, take leadership and initiative and face up to consequences, comply with ethical standards.
Competencies:		Ability to perform specific tasks related to the information law, ability to use knowledge and skills for professional and personal development. Application of legal provisions not only “mechanically” but in line with public interests and priorities, thereby synthesizing the skills in working with regulatory framework and the comprehension of the law in general.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Latvijas Republikas Satversme
2	Administratīvā procesa likums.
3	Paziņošanas likums.
4	Valsts pārvaldes iekārtas likums.
5	Iesniegumu likums.
6	Informācijas atklātības likums.
7	Valsts valodas likums.
8	Elektronisko dokumentu likums.
9	Dokumentu juridiskā spēka likums.
10	Arhīvu likums.
11	Fizisko personu datu aizsardzības likums.
12	MK 04.09.2018 noteikumi Nr558 «Dokumentu izstrādāšanas un noformēšanas kārtība»
Other Information Sources
1	Eiropas Cilvēktiesību tiesas spriedumi – http://www.echr.coe.int/echr
2	Latvijas Republikas Satversmes tiesas spriedumi. – http://www.satv.tiesa.gov.lv