The role of administrative law in cases of emergency and crisis management

Volume 17, Issue: 2 part 1
Summer 2026
Pages 171-186

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Faculty of Law - University of Warith Al-Anbiya (PBUH

Abstract
Administrative law plays an Essential role in emergency situations, when the situation requires swift government action that restricts rights and freedoms to ensure the protection of individual rights and public safety. The study outlines the basic principles of administrative law in emergency situations, emphasizing its importance in crisis management, particularly in the context of emergencies that threaten society or the public order of all or part of the country. Emergency response must be based on legal frameworks that balance direct action with the preservation of civil liberties, enabling governments to implement necessary measures while maintaining transparency and accountability. It emphasizes the need for a flexible legal framework that facilitates effective crisis management, with continuous oversight and legal clarity.
To achieve the research objectives and examine its problem, the research will be divided into two sections, as follows:
Section One: The Nature of Administrative Law in Emergency and Crisis Situations
Section One: The Basic Principles of Administrative Law in Emergency Situations
Section Two: Definition of Emergency and Crisis Situations
Section Two: Legal Determinants Adopted in Emergency Situations
Section One: Guarantees for Declaring a State of Emergency
Section Two: Challenges of Administrative Law in Crisis Situations
Subjects
  • Receive Date 30 September 2025
  • Accept Date 10 October 2025