Law

Even though the administrative act is the central instrument of state action, its legal nature is still unclear. Alexander Feuerstein classifies it in a cross-legal system of declaration of intent, legal act and verdict, exploring its legal nature in an attempt to resolve outstanding dogmatic problems.

The aim and subject of the study is the systematic and practical presentation of all significant problem areas relating to the introduction of a uniform penalty (»Einheitsstrafe«) in German criminal law. This novel method of sentencing heralds a paradigm shift that thoroughly addresses the pressing issues of criminal sanctions law.

Uterus transplantation offers new paths to motherhood for infertile women-yet its legal admissibility remains contested. Dorothée-Christine Heyn's study explores key legal challenges, revealing regulatory gaps and proposing legislative reforms to strengthen legal certainty and (reproductive) autonomy.

The protection of pre-contractual freedom of choice and the decision-making process is implemented in civil law through a variety of regulatory instruments. Daniel Friedrich examines whether and to what extent the new tort law concept of the so-called requirement of fair negotiation can be of advantage to the traditional system of protection for general civil law and the law of obligations.