Legal theory of crime

This subject has the objectives of the acquisition by the student, the following powers: 1- Knowledge of criminal protection of human life independent and dependent or prenatal, health and bodily integrity. 2- Knowledge of criminal protection of freedom, moral integrity and sexual freedom. 3- Knowledge of criminal protection of privacy, the right to self-image, the inviolability of the home and honor. 4- Knowledge of the criminal protection of the rights of workers and foreign citizens. 5- Knowledge of the criminal protection of land planning, heritage and the environment. 6- Knowledge of the criminal protection of collective security. 7- knowledge of the crimes of falsehoods. 8- Knowledge of the criminal protection of the Administration of Justice, the Constitution, public order and the international community. 9. Ability to solve practical cases related to previous theoretical knowledge. 10- As a result of the above knowledge, critical capacity regarding criminal repression and effectiveness of it as a way of organizing living together in a social and democratic rule of law.

The program covers the study of the criminal offences included in the Special Part of the Criminal Code related to individuals and society: homicide and its forms, abortion, bodily harm, offences against liberty, offences against moral integrity, human trafficking, offences against sexual freedom, failure to render assistance, offences against honour, offences related to land planning, offences against historical heritage, environmental crime, drug trafficking, forgery, offences against public administration, offences against the Constitution, offences against public order, terrorism, and international crimes. This course is fully aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 4 on Gender Equality and Goal 16 on Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

The course will consist of both theoretical lectures and practical classes (focused on case-solving). To make the most of the sessions, it is advisable to read the relevant topic or topics in advance using one of the recommended core textbooks. Tutorials will be scheduled at the beginning of the course in Aula Global, although it is recommended to arrange them in advance with the teaching staff. In this course, students are not permitted to use artificial intelligence tools to complete assignments or exercises set by the lecturer. Should the use of AI by a student result in academic fraud by falsifying the outcomes of an exam or assignment required to demonstrate academic performance, the provisions of the Regulations of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid implementing, in part, Law 3/2022 of 24 February on university coexistence will apply.