CODIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURAL LAW: TRADITIONS AND MODELS

The contribution explains the underlying rationale, objectives and constitutional framework for administrative procedural law. Furthermore, the arguments for and against comprehensive codification of administrative procedural rules, as well as the most significant elements of administrative procedural law, are discussed. Lastly, possible models for codification are presented, namely the German Law on Administrative Procedure, the US Administrative Procedure Act and the ReNEUAL Model Rules on EU Administrative Procedure.