The bodies of association in the Czech law

Since 1st January 2014, association law has been entirely governed by Act No. 89/2012 Coll., Civil Code. It is the first time in history that certain bodies of associations are regulated by law in the Czech legal system. The aim of this theses called "The bodies of association in the Czech law" is to provide critical theoretical analysis of contemporary Czech law regarding the bodies of association. The thesis also focuses on potential practical problems which may arise, including, for example, register of association. The work is divided into eight chapters. The first is dedicated to theoretical approaches of legal persons and provides an answer to the question which theoretical approach influenced Czech lawmakers most. Second chapter deals with the concept of freedom of association and autonomy of associations. This serves to put the main topic into broader constructional context. Third chapter contains brief history of association and analyses conceptual elements of association as well as its establishment. Starting with the fourth chapter, each following chapter is dedicated to particular bodies of association. First of all, the definition of body of association and division between mandatory and optional bodies of associated are provided (the fourth chapter). Then the fifth chapter describes..