The program comprises three different blocks:
(i) The first block is an introduction to criminal law which deals with positive criminal law, the principles and functions of criminal law and the theory of the protection of legal assets.
(ii) The second block addresses issues relating to the principles of criminal law: definition, illegality and guilt.
(iii) The third block of theory covers penalties, classes of penalties and rules for the application thereof, theory of the security measures, types of security measures and rules for the application thereof, as well as extinction of the criminal and civil liability derived from criminal offences.
This subject is fully aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, mainly related to Goal 4 on gender equality, Goal 16 on Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.