Consular Law 2104-M-D2PRKO-DW
1) Introductory Issues: Name, Historical Overview, Concept, Sources, and Codification of Consular Law
2) Establishment of Consular Relations
3) State Authorities Responsible for Consular Relations
4) Consular Functions
5) Beginning and End of Consular Functions
6) Consular Privileges and Immunities
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Term 2024L:
The importance of a consul officer in the international system. The roots of the consular law: the emergence of the consular law in ancient Greece and Rome, the role of a consular officer in the medieval era, differences between common and conventional law. Codification. Representative character of a consular officer, the active and passive rights of consulates, the consulate's law and the question of recognition, separation between diplomatic and consular service. Consular personal, different types of consular officers (career and honorary consul), different grades and classes of consular officers, auxiliary personnel. The beginning and severance of a consular post: appointment of consular officer, territorial range, evolution of consular functions (general functions, administrative and judicial functions, in the air and sea regulations), causes of the severance of a consular post. Reason and basis of consular privileges and immunities: Reason for a privileged consular officer's position, material, personal and territorial range, the importance of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963. |
Term 2025L:
The importance of a consul officer in the international system. The roots of the consular law: the emergence of the consular law in ancient Greece and Rome, the role of a consular officer in the medieval era, differences between common and conventional law. Codification. Representative character of a consular officer, the active and passive rights of consulates, the consulate's law and the question of recognition, separation between diplomatic and consular service. Consular personal, different types of consular officers (career and honorary consul), different grades and classes of consular officers, auxiliary personnel. The beginning and severance of a consular post: appointment of consular officer, territorial range, evolution of consular functions (general functions, administrative and judicial functions, in the air and sea regulations), causes of the severance of a consular post. Reason and basis of consular privileges and immunities: Reason for a privileged consular officer's position, material, personal and territorial range, the importance of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963. |
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Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student:
1) KNOWLEDGE:
- knows the sources, history, and terminology of consular law (K_W03, S2_W02, S2_W04)
- characterizes the conditions of professional activity of consular employees (K_W07, S2_W03, S2_W08)
2) SKILLS:
- is able to interpret the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (K_U01)
- is able to identify and assess the scope of powers and limitations of a consul in specific cases, including emergency situations (K_U03, K_U04)
- is able to resolve cases in the field of consular law, justifying their position based on regulations, case law, and consular practice (K_U02, S2_U01, S2_U04)
3) SOCIAL COMPETENCES:
- demonstrates awareness of the importance of professional ethics in work Consul, particularly in situations of conflict, crisis, and confidentiality (K_K02)
- Works as part of a team to resolve issues related to consular law and is willing to assume various roles within such cooperation (K_K03)
- Recognizes the need to continually deepen knowledge and improve competencies necessary to properly perform tasks in the area of consular practice (K_K01, S2_K01, S2_K02)
Assessment criteria
Continuous assessment of class activity (including correct and timely completion of tasks assigned by the instructor)
Rules for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools - up to and including level 2 according to the AIAS (Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale), i.e.:
Level 1: No AI. Students may not use AI in any form. This is recommended for assessment processes where independent demonstration of knowledge, understanding, and skills is preferred or required.
Level 2: GENERATING IDEAS AND STRUCTURING BY AI. Artificial intelligence can be used for purposes such as brainstorming, structuring, and generating ideas for improving the work. No AI-generated content may be included in the final version of the work.
Bibliography
a) basic literature:
• Sutor J., Prawo dyplomatyczne i konsularne, Wydawnictwo Prawnicze LexisNexis, Warszawa 2018 (lub wydania wcześniejsze)
• Konwencja wiedeńska o stosunkach konsularnych sporządzona w Wiedniu dnia 24 kwietnia 1963 r. (Dz.U. z dnia 17 maja 1982 r.)
b) additional literature:
• Burek W., Czubik P., Polskie prawo konsularne w okresie zmian, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych, Warszawa 2015.
• Czubik P., Prawo dostępu do konsula w świetle prawa międzynarodowego, europejskiego i krajowego, Instytut Europeistyki, Stowarzyszenie Instytut Multimedialny, Kraków 2011.
• Prawo konsularne. Wybór źródeł, opracowanie P. Durys, D. Jasinski, Fundacja Studiów Międzynarodowych, Wydawnictwo Naukowe „Scholar”, Warszawa 2000.
• Prawo dyplomatyczne i konsularne: wybór dokumentów, oprac. A. Przyborowska-Klimaczak, W.S. Staszewski, Lubelskie Wydawnictwa Prawnicze, Lublin 2005.
• Sawicki J., Prawo konsularne. Studium prawno-miedzynarodowe, Wydawnictwo Prawnicze LexisNexis, Warszawa 2003.
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Term 2024L:
1. P. Czubik, Prawo dostępu do konsula w świetle prawa międzynarodowego, europejskiego i krajowego, Kraków 2011 6. W. Namysłowski, System prawa konsularnego, Warszawa 1949 |
Term 2025L:
1. P. Czubik, Prawo dostępu do konsula w świetle prawa międzynarodowego, europejskiego i krajowego, Kraków 2011 6. W. Namysłowski, System prawa konsularnego, Warszawa 1949 |
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