Law 2101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Mental Disorder, Inquisitorial System, Procedural Law
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: body of rules by which the state prohibits certain forms of conduct because it harms/threatens public safety & welfare and that imposes punishment for the commission of those acts. What is a crime? (prominent feature): crime are public wrongs. They are socially proscribed wrongs which concern the community as a whole. A criminal law case is between the state/people and the defendant. What does the violation of the rules bring? (prominent feature): there is an imposition of public severe & punishment. It maintains public order & control social behaviour. It is a tool of state against its citizens. It canalizes application of coercive measures & punishment to be sure it respects basic human rights. It is a tool of the citizens against repressive state powers. : criminal law should be used as a last resort. : concerning consequentialism, law should be used to maximise happing of society.
