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Are you dealing with the authorities and don’t know how to keep track of deadlines and the correct procedure? Here you will find instructions on administrative proceedings, appeals, and cassation complaints, as well as practical tips on data boxes, eDocuments, and the Citizen Portal. We also cover topics related to civil liberties and the protection of rights, including the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

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When can a judge be challenged for bias?

12. November 2024
11 minutes of reading
Citizens and the state

You can argue that a judge is biased if there are concrete and objective reasons that call into question his or her impartiality - for example, a personal or economic relationship with one of the parties. A mere feeling of unfairness is not enough. Moreover, the objection must be made in time, otherwise the court may not even consider it.

Remedies in civil court proceedings

25. October 2024
8 minutes of reading
Citizens and the state

Did you fail in the civil suit? Don't despair, nothing is lost yet. You still have the possibility to appeal. These are divided into extraordinary and ordinary depending on whether you are defending against a final or non-final court decision. Which ones are available to you and when can you use them? Find out in this article.

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Statutory measures of the Senate: a tool for emergency situations

20. October 2024
7 minutes of reading
Citizens and the state

Statutory measures of the Senate are special legal instruments that allow the Senate to pass legislation with the force of law at a time when the Chamber of Deputies is dissolved and decisions cannot be postponed to the next term. This mechanism serves to ensure continuity of legislation in urgent matters. However, it is limited to specific areas and requires subsequent approval by the Chamber of Deputies, otherwise it ceases to be valid. How do the Senate's statutory measures work, how do they differ from ordinary laws and what are their advantages and limitations?

Court of Justice of the EU: history, functioning and structure

11. October 2024
8 minutes of reading
Citizens and the state

You don't have to take your case only to our Czech courts. What exactly does the Court of Justice do, what is its history and structure? Find out in this article.

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Protecting constitutionality: how is our constitution protected?

6. October 2024
7 minutes of reading
Citizens and the state

In a recent article, we introduced constitutional law as the cornerstone of protecting our human rights. This time, we will focus on the protection of constitutionalism and how the process of amending the constitution works.

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Know the Administrative Code

30. September 2024
11 minutes of reading
Citizens and the state

The Administrative Procedure Code is a law that determines how authorities should proceed when deciding on the rights and obligations of people and companies. It regulates, for example, the opening of administrative proceedings, evidence, the issuing of decisions and appeals. How do administrative proceedings work, what rights do you have as a party and how do you defend yourself against a decision of the authority?

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Administrative Procedure Code: decisions of administrative authorities need not be final

28. September 2024
6 minutes of reading
Citizens and the state

The Administrative Procedure Code regulates the rules for judicial review of decisions of administrative authorities. It provides citizens with effective protection against incorrect or unlawful decisions by the authorities. When can you file a lawsuit with the Administrative Court, how do administrative court proceedings work and what to look out for?

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Jurisdiction of courts in 2026: Which court will decide your case?

22. September 2024
9 minutes of reading
Citizens and the state

The judiciary is one of the pillars of the rule of law. Its role is not only to ensure justice and the protection of individual rights, but also to resolve legal disputes effectively. Within the judicial system, you may have already come across the concept of jurisdiction. This concept determines which particular court has the authority to hear and decide your case. Learn how the jurisdiction of courts in the Czech Republic is determined and what terms such as subject matter jurisdiction, local jurisdiction or the Courts and Judges Act mean.

Public administration, state administration, local government: what is the difference between them?

19. September 2024
7 minutes of reading
Citizens and the state

These terms are often used interchangeably, and no wonder. In fact, these areas are intertwined and complementary. Public administration stands above state administration and local government, and local authorities usually perform certain duties that fall under state administration. In this article, we will take a closer look at each of these concepts and explain what they entail.

The Constitutional Court confirmed that the defendant was not sufficiently instructed on the consequences of his guilty plea

16. September 2024
5 minutes of reading
Citizens and the state

The Constitutional Court (CC) recently dealt with an important case that reopened the question of what role the courts play in protecting the rights of defendants. Specifically, the case concerned a situation where a defendant pleaded guilty without fully understanding the consequences of his action. In particular, he did not know that he had no right of appeal when pleading guilty. The Constitutional Court found in favour of the defendant.

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