Exclusion from Public Space
A Comparative Constitutional Analysis

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1. Introduction:
1.1 Exclusion from public space and its challenges to liberal democracy
1.2 Methodology
1.3 Scope of research
1.4 Language and terminology
1.5 Structure of the study
2. Public Space and its Transformation:
2.1 The definition of 'public space' and related concepts
2.2 Historical background
2.3 The importance of public space
2.4 Regulation of the use of public spac
2.5 The transformation of public space
2.6 Conclusion
3. Exclusion from Public Space:
3.1 Historical background: the decline of banishment
3.2 The resurgence of exclusion
3.3 The targets of exclusio
3.4 A typology of exclusion measures
3.5 Conclusion
4. Rule of Law:
4.1 The rule of law/Rechtsstaatsprinzip
4.2 Principle of legality
4.3 Requirement of sufficient precision
4.4 Procedural safeguards and access to justice
4.5 Conclusion
5. Fundamental Rights: Liberty:
5.1 Fundamental and human rights
5.2 Scope of protection
5.3 Limitations
5.4 Conclusion
6. Fundamental Rights: Equality:
6.1 The right to equality and non-discrimination
6.2 Exclusion from public space and the right to equality and non-discrimination
6.3 Conclusion
7. Democracy:
7.1 Democracy
7.2 The democratic legitimacy of exclusion measures
7.3 The consequences of exclusion measures for democracy
7.4 Conclusion
8. A Right (of Access) to Public Space?:
8.1 'Reclaiming public space'?
8.2 De lege lata: is there a right to public space?
8.3 De lege ferenda: is there a need for a right to public space?
8.4 Conclusion
9. Synthesis:
9.1 Conclusion: exclusion measures in conflict with liberal democracy
9.2 Outlook: the importance of civic responsibility
Bibliography
Annex I. Overview of the most important exclusion norms
Annex II. Typology of exclusion norms.

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