Abstract:

The right to good administration is one of the aspects of the civil right to good governance. Its practical dimension is manifested in the continuously improved protection of civil rights and liberties in relations with the national administrative entities and the institutions and bodies of the European Union. This paper is composed of three main parts. Part one is devoted to the general issues of the individual’s right to good governance. Therein, the Authors analyse the formation of the individual’s right to a fair and equitable administrative procedure in contacts with state authorities. Part two presents the major issues related to the standards of the European Union in respect of the operation of public administration bodies. Part three discusses the selected matters connected with good administrative practice, as illustrated by the example of Poland. In concluding remarks, the Authors present their conclusions, also indicating the need for further activities to raise the social awareness of the civil right to good administrative practice.