The British Academy for Training and Development offers this specialized training program entitled “Administrative Law and the Legal Aspects of Public Office”, which aims to provide participants with an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the provisions of administrative law and the legal frameworks governing public service. Public service represents one of the primary instruments through which the state implements its policies; therefore, familiarity with the legal rules regulating the relationship between the employee and the administration, including rights, duties, and mechanisms for challenging administrative decisions, is essential for all professionals working in or dealing with the public sector.

This program addresses key concepts related to administrative law, including the administrative structure of the state, administrative decisions, grievance mechanisms, and disciplinary sanctions, in addition to the legal system governing public employees. It also provides a clear perspective on sound administrative practices within the legally regulated framework of public administration.

Who Should Attend?

• Legal officers working in government entities and public authorities.

• Human resources and personnel affairs professionals in the public sector.

• Administrative auditors and legal inspectors in governmental institutions.

• Individuals interested in studying administrative law and working in public service.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the fundamental principles, nature, and sources of administrative law.

• Recognize the organization of the state’s administrative structure and the distribution of powers.

• Become familiar with the legal framework governing public service, including appointment, promotion, and discipline.

• Analyze administrative decisions and the legal methods for challenging them.

• Enhance legal knowledge necessary to protect the rights of public employees and ensure compliance with their duties.

• Introduction to Administrative Law

  • Definition of administrative law and its distinction from other branches of law.

  • Sources of administrative law and its historical development.

  • Characteristics of administrative rules and their impact on government work.

• Legal Framework of Public Service

  • Constitutional and legal foundations of public service.

  • Concepts of civil service and its position within the administrative structure.

  • Differences between public service and private contractual employment.

• Administrative Organization

  • Forms of administrative organization (centralized and decentralized).

  • Administrative authorities and their competencies.

  • Relationship between central authority and independent bodies.

• Public Service within the Administrative System

  • Conditions for appointment to public positions.

  • Job classifications and career pathways.

  • Legal rights and duties of public employees.

• Administrative Decisions

  • Definition of an administrative decision and its distinction from other legal acts.

  • Elements of an administrative decision and validity requirements.

  • Types of administrative decisions and their legal effects.

• Effects of Administrative Decisions

  • Binding force of administrative decisions on employees.

  • Methods of enforcing administrative decisions.

  • Procedures for revoking or amending administrative decisions.

• Principle of Legality

  • Concept and importance of legality in public administration.

  • Legal constraints on discretionary authority.

  • Judicial oversight of administrative actions.

• Administrative Oversight

  • Types and methods of administrative control.

  • Internal and external oversight mechanisms.

  • Role of supervisory bodies in regulating performance.

• Appointment to Public Service

  • Procedures and conditions for appointment.

  • Recruitment announcements and competitive selection.

  • Appointment decisions and methods of appeal.

• Promotion, Transfer, and Secondment

  • Principles governing promotion in public service.

  • Temporary and permanent transfers.

  • Secondment and its impact on salary and employment status.

• Disciplinary System

  • Legal concept of disciplinary violations.

  • Disciplinary procedures and investigation safeguards.

  • Disciplinary authorities and their jurisdictions.

• Disciplinary Sanctions

  • Types of disciplinary penalties in public service.

  • Impact of sanctions on the employee’s service record.

  • Appealing disciplinary decisions.

• Termination of Service

  • Legal grounds for termination of service.

  • Resignation, retirement, and dismissal.

  • Financial rights following termination of service.

• Referral to Investigation and Trial

  • Circumstances requiring referral for investigation.

  • Legal procedures for administrative investigations.

  • Relationship between administrative and criminal investigations.

• Administrative Contracts

  • Characteristics of administrative contracts and their distinction from civil contracts.

  • Parties to administrative contracts and validity conditions.

  • Execution and breach of administrative contracts.

• Privileges Granted to the Administration in Contracts

  • Authority of the administration to amend contract terms.

  • Right of unilateral termination.

  • Legal safeguards for the contracting party.

• Compensation and Liability

  • Administrative liability for unlawful decisions.

  • Conditions for entitlement to compensation.

  • Assessment of damage and determination of appropriate compensation.

• Administrative Liability of Public Employees

  • Distinction between personal fault and service-related fault.

  • State liability for acts of its employees.

  • Cases involving combined liabilities.

• General Principles of Administrative Judiciary

  • Establishment and jurisdiction of administrative courts.

  • Levels of administrative litigation.

  • Judgments of annulment and compensation.

• Challenging Administrative Decisions

  • Conditions for admissibility of administrative claims.

  • Types of appeals and grievance timeframes.

  • Effect of judicial rulings on administrative decisions.

• Relationship between Administrative Law and Other Laws

  • Interaction between administrative law and civil law.

  • Impact of financial laws on administrative work.

  • Relationship with criminal law in public office offenses.

• Modern Trends in Public Service Development

  • Digital transformation and e-government.

  • Civil service reforms in comparative legal systems.

  • International standards for administrative efficiency.