As the concept of the “rule of law” progressively transitions from an
idea to a tangible reality, the importance of understanding rules and
emphasizing the supremacy of rights has
grown. These have evolved into key value concepts advocated by modern
societies where the rule of law prevails. This development is especially
critical in the context of higher education. As the concept of administering
schools according to law becomes more ingrained, and students’ awareness of their rights continues to amplify, a troubling trend
is emerging. Neglect of due process and an indifference towards
students’ procedural rights in university management have become increasingly evident. This disregard has led
to a steady flow of legal disputes in the education sector. Hence, safeguarding
students’ procedural rights becomes a critically important matter. In education
management, adhering to the principle of “due process”
and upholding the concept of “natural justice” involves providingstudents with the rights for prior participation,
informed and defensive measures throughout the process, and
post-procedure remedies. This is done not merely
to safeguard their constitutional right to education, but also to unequivocally respect student’s human rights.
Moreover, it paves the essential path for promoting the modern rule of
law within the field of education.
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