24632 - Comparative Criminal and International Law

Learning outcomes

Learning modules:

prof. D. Fondaroli       (Modulo 1)                                 
prof. S. Tordini Cagli    (Modulo 2)   

 The founding principles of comparative criminal law and international law;  ECHR's case-law.                              

                             

Course contents

Course contents

The course will focus on the following topics:
1. Elements of the comparative method with particular reference to criminal matters.
2. the European integration process of the criminal law.
3. The European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. 

Readings/Bibliography

1) Francesco Palazzo, Michele Papa, Lezioni di diritto penale comparato, 3. ed, Torino, Giappichelli, 2013, cap. I e cap. II;

2) Sylva D'Amato , Profili di legalita'  e legittimita'  del diritto internazionale penale : le fattispecie incriminatrici dello Statuto di Roma ed il problema dell'adeguamento interno, Napoli-Roma, Edizioni scientifiche italiane, 2013, pp. 15-167;

3) Silvia Sonelli (a cura di), La Convenzione europea dei diritti dell'uomo e l'ordinamento italiano : problematiche attuali e prospettive per il futuro : atti del Convegno, Modena, 25 ottobre 2013, Dipartimento di Giurisprudenza, Universita'  degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Torino, Giappichelli, 2015, pp. 207-279.

Teaching methods

Because the course is a comprehensive survey of criminal law, teaching mainly takes the form of lectures. For areas which cannot be adequately dealt with in class, students are referred to the booklist. For students attending class there will also be practical work sessions on specific topics from the course which will be held by experts working in the field of comparative criminal law and international law.

Assessment methods

The topics covered during the lectures and the practical work sessions will form the basis of the oral examination.

For areas which cannot be adequately dealt with in class, students are referred to the booklist.

Teaching tools

For each topic both the normative aspects and the practical aspects are considered, with a specific analysis of the most important cases.

Office hours

See the website of Desiree Fondaroli

See the website of Silvia Tordini Cagli