Die Funktion von kaiserlicher Sanktion und ministerieller Gegenzeichnung in der österreichischen Gesetzgebung 1861–1918
The function of imperial sanction and ministerial countersignature in Austrian legislation 1861-1918
Author(s): Christoph SchmettererSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: STS Science Centre Ltd
Keywords: Austro-Hungarian monarchy; emperor; sanction; distribution of competencies; act of parliament.
Summary/Abstract: From 1861 to the end of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy two things were necessary to enact a new law: an act of parliament and the sanction by the emperor. Before a new law was published it had to be countersigned at least one minister. The emperor was not liable for his decisions; the ministers, however, were liable for their decisions as well as the emperor’s. This article explores the scope of their liability for the emperor sanctioning laws – especially relating to the distribution of competencies.
Journal: Journal on European History of Law
- Issue Year: 3/2012
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 40-46
- Page Count: 7
- Language: German
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