Ultima Ratio as a Constitutional Principle

Ultima Ratio as a Constitutional Principle

<p>The paper argues the criminal law notion of ultima ratio is an instance of a broader constitutional law principle of proportionality. However, ultima ratio is not the only principle relevant in a constitutional assessment of criminalization. The role of ultima ratio is to impose limitations...

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Main Author: Kaarlo Tuori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oñati International Institute for the Sociology of Law 2013-01-01
Series:Oñati Socio-Legal Series
Subjects:
Ultima ratio
proportionality
horizontal effect
protective duty of the state
precautionary principle
principle of effectiveness
Criminology
proporcionalidad
efecto horizontal
deber de protección del Estado
principio de precaución
Online Access:http://ssrn.com/abstract=2200869

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