Public Law Studies Quarterly

The Functions of Good Faith in Public Law

Document Type : Article

Authors

Ali Velaei 1
Mohammad Jalali 2

1 PhD Student in Public Law at Shahid Beheshti University (SBU), Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor in Public Law at Shahid Beheshti University (SBU), Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22059/jplsq.2022.345271.3121
Abstract
Good faith has five functions in in public law: obligatory, justificatory, interpretative, restrictive, and supportive. Examples of the application of good faith can be traced in the actions of the government or citizens, as well as in the areas of constitutional law, administrative law, and human rights. Good faith in governmental actions has three functions: obligatory, justificatory, and interpretative; however, in the actions of citizens, it has two functions: restrictive and supportive, each of which can be exemplified by laws and judicial practices in various legal systems. The findings mentioned are evaluable in relation to the main issue of this research, which seeks to differentiate between the various functions of good faith in the field of public law and to answer the question: what functions and applications can be identified for the concept of good faith in public law? Although some existing laws and judicial practices can be referenced to derive the aforementioned functions in public law, there is potential for further emphasis on the concept of good faith as a general legal principle, allowing for its citation in judicial decisions and legal doctrine. This could thereby help establish a democratic society based on trust and honesty, considering it a right for citizens.

Keywords

function
good faith
‎honesty
mistake
public ‎law
trust.‎
Subjects

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Public Law Studies Quarterly
Volume 54, Issue 4
Winter 2025
Autumn 2024
Pages 2127-2151

  • Receive Date 02 July 2022
  • Revise Date 29 July 2022
  • Accept Date 24 October 2022

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