Class Advanced Studies in Criminal Law

General overview of the nowadays doctrine on the studied themes. Analysis of the theoretical and dogmatic basis of those themes and its projections on legal regulation and jurisprudential solutions. Promotion of an autonomous reflection on Criminal Law's central problems, providing the skills needed for the proper performance of legal professions and research.

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- The meaning of criminal law and the material concept of ofense. The teleological understanding of the general theory of crime. - The distinction between illicit and guilt/fault (culpa). - The theory of error (mistake) in Criminal Law. - The paradigms of the illicit behaviour's justification.

The curricular unit's teaching will consist on theoretical-practical classes, including a first exposition on each theme (by the professor or the PhD's students), followed by a discussion and conclusive remarks on the debated positions. Evaluation will considerate the global intervention of each student during the classes and, specialy, the presentation of an individual work about a particular theme.  

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