General description
Inputs:
Criminal law is one of the most critical, important and sensitive legislations, due to its consequences on the individual’s life, private and general freedom, and its link to freedom, honor and dignity.
The module is ascribed to general theory in criminal law. It discusses the basic principles of the individuals character in crime, individuals criminal liability, legitimacy theory and punishment and measure.
Outputs:
To understand the most important basic principles in public criminal law related to the theory of punishment, legitimacy and criminal liability.
Studying the theory of criminal liability and punishment contributes to the legal training of the student to become an experienced lawyer who is capable of understanding and soundly applying the penal legislation in the field of penal justice especially in judiciary.
Topics:
The individual character in the crime
Criminal liability and its impediments
Legitimacy theory (Reasons to justify)
Sentences and their types
Precautionary and reformative measures
Mitigating and acquitting defenses
Punishment aggravation (aggravating reasons)
suspension and extinction of punishment