Criminal Law And Morality In The Age Of Consent

Author : Aniceto Masferrer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Criminal law
ISBN : 3030641643

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Criminal Law and Morality in the Age of Consent by Aniceto Masferrer Pdf

This book discusses the relation between morality and politics, and morality and law, a field that has been studied for more than two thousand years. The law is a part of human culture, and this touches upon a dynamic reality that is connected to the relation between nature and freedom, nature and culture. If such relations are not clearly understood, as is the case today, the relation between morality and law cannot be properly comprehended either. The relation between morality and criminal law needs to be continually revised and updated because human beings cannot be detached from time and historical development, and social changes and new situations require new interpretations. And since the relationship involves criminal law, legal philosophy and legal history, interdisciplinary approaches are always needed. Featuring fifteen original contributions by legal scholars from various European and American universities, the book does not pretend to solve the complexity of the relation between morality and criminal law, but instead expresses criticism, offers some proposals and stimulates further thought. The book tackles the topic from an interdisciplinary perspective (criminal law, constitutional law, legal philosophy and legal history, among others). As such, it appeals not only to scholars and students, but also to lawyers, policymakers, historians, theologians, philosophers and general readers who are interested in the legal, social, political and philosophical issues of our time.--

Author : Aniceto Masferrer
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030641634

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Criminal Law and Morality in the Age of Consent by Aniceto Masferrer Pdf

This book discusses the relation between morality and politics, and morality and law, a field that has been studied for more than two thousand years The law is a part of human culture, and this touches upon a dynamic reality that is connected to the relation between nature and freedom, nature and culture. If such relations are not clearly understood, as is the case today, the relation between morality and law cannot be properly comprehended either. The relationship between morality and criminal law must constantly evolve to meet the needs of changing times and circumstances. Social changes and new situations require new answers. And since the relationship involves criminal law, legal philosophy and legal history, interdisciplinary approaches are always needed. Featuring fifteen original contributions by legal scholars from various European and American universities, the book does not pretend to solve the complexity of the relation between morality and criminal law, but instead expresses criticism, offers some proposals and stimulates further thought. The book tackles the topic from an interdisciplinary perspective (criminal law, constitutional law, legal philosophy and legal history, among others). As such, it appeals not only to scholars and students, but also to lawyers, policymakers, historians, theologians, philosophers and general readers who are interested in the legal, social, political and philosophical issues of our time.

Author : Alan Reed,Michael Bohlander,Nicola Wake,Emma Smith
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317161929

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Consent by Alan Reed,Michael Bohlander,Nicola Wake,Emma Smith Pdf

This volume presents a leading contribution to the substantive arena relating to consent in the criminal law. In broad terms, the ambit of legally valid consent in extant law is contestable and opaque, and reveals significant problems in adoption of consistent approaches to doctrinal and theoretical underpinnings of consent. This book seeks to provide a logical template to focus the debate. The overall concept addresses three specific elements within this arena, embracing an overarching synergy between them. This edifice engages in an examination of UK provisions, with specialist contributions on Irish and Scottish law, and in contrasting these provisions against alternative domestic jurisdictions as well as comparative contributions addressing a particularised research grid for consent. The comparative chapters provide a wider background of how other legal systems' treat a variety of specialised issues relating to consent in the context of the criminal law. The debate in relation to consent principles continues for academics, practitioners and within the criminal justice system. Having expert descriptions of the wider issues surrounding the particular discussion and of other legal systems' approaches serves to stimulate and inform that debate. This collection will be a major source of reference for future discussion.

Author : Nigel Walker
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Law
ISBN : 0389201294

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Punishment, Danger and Stigma by Nigel Walker Pdf

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Author : Arthur Barnett Spingarn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Criminal law
ISBN : IND:39000007681625

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Laws Relating to Sex Morality in New York City by Arthur Barnett Spingarn Pdf

Author : Elizabeth A. Sheehy
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
Page : 833 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780776619774

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Sexual Assault in Canada by Elizabeth A. Sheehy Pdf

Sexual Assault in Canada is the first English-language book in almost two decades to assess the state of sexual assault law and legal practice in Canada. Gathering together feminist scholars, lawyers, activists and policy-makers, it presents a picture of the difficult issues that Canadian women face when reporting and prosecuting sexual violence. The volume addresses many themes including the systematic undermining of women who have been sexually assaulted, the experiences of marginalized women, and the role of women’s activism. It explores sexual assault in various contexts, including professional sports, the doctor–patient relationship, and residential schools. And it highlights the influence of certain players in the reporting and litigation of sexual violence, including health care providers, social workers, police, lawyers and judges. Sexual Assault in Canada provides both a multi-faceted assessment of the progress of feminist reforms to Canadian sexual assault law and practice, and articulates a myriad of new ideas, proposed changes to law, and inspired activist strategies. This book was created to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Jane Doe’s remarkable legal victory against the Toronto police for sex discrimination in the policing of rape and for negligence in failing to warn her of a serial rapist. The case made legal history and motivated a new generation of feminist activists. This book honours her pioneering work by reflecting on how law, legal practice and activism have evolved over the past decade and where feminist research and reform should lead in the years to come.

Author : David W. Selfe,Vincent Burke
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781859416006

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Perspectives on Sex, Crime and Society by David W. Selfe,Vincent Burke Pdf

The second edition of this popular book provides a comprehensive and up to date introduction to the law pertaining to sexual offences. The book evaluates a range of sexual offences by adopting an interdisciplinary analysis of the various relationships which exist between sexual behaviour,legal regulation, the criminalisation process, punishment, social mores and morality. The increasing politicisation of sexual offences will make the text of interest to a wide range of students and practitioners in law, criminal justice, social work, women's studies, probation and politics. The second edition has been updated to take account of the recent 'age of consent' debates and associated measures in the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, as well as other major reform proposals in sexual offences generally. The text considers a range of key judicial decisions, including the House of Lords in B v DPP on strict liability and mistakes of age, and the Supreme Court of Canada in Cuerrier on consent and misrepresentation. Recent legislative measures, including the registration requirements imposed on sex offenders under the Sex Offenders Act 1997 and Sex Offender Orders under the Crime Disorder Act 1998, are included.

Author : Antony Duff,Lindsay Farmer,S. E. Marshall,Massimo Renzo,Victor Tadros
Publisher : Criminalization
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780198726357

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Criminalization by Antony Duff,Lindsay Farmer,S. E. Marshall,Massimo Renzo,Victor Tadros Pdf

This volume examines the political morality of the criminal law, exploring general principles and theories of criminalisation. Chapters provide accounts of the criminal law in the light of ambitious theories about moral and political philosophy - republicanism and contractarianism, or reflect upon on the success of important theories of criminalisation by viewing them in a novel light.

Author : Kai Ambos,Antony Duff,Julian Roberts,Thomas Weigend,Alexander Heinze
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108483391

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Core Concepts in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice by Kai Ambos,Antony Duff,Julian Roberts,Thomas Weigend,Alexander Heinze Pdf

A comparative and collaborative study of the foundational principles and concepts that underpin different domestic systems of criminal law.

Author : J.C. Boutellier
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789400900134

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Crime and Morality by J.C. Boutellier Pdf

Over the last twenty-five years the significance of criminal justice has dramatically changed. In a "post-modern" culture, criminal law serves more and more as a focal point in public morality. The "discovery" of the victim of crime can be seen as the marking point by which criminal justice got its central position in the maintenance of social order. It is the result of a general "victimalization" of today's morality. This ingenious book - according to Michael Tonry - combines insights from criminology, sociology and moral philosophy. It is especially inspired by the work of Richard Rorty, who stresses the sensibility for suffering as the major source of morality in post-modern times. It describes the arousal of attention for victims and the development of crime prevention. More specifically, it analyzes child sexual abuse and prostitution. This "illuminating" book will be an eye-opener for theorists in criminology and moral philosophy, but will also be an inspiring work for policy makers in the area of criminal justice.

Author : Sharon Hayes,Belinda J. Carpenter,Angela Dwyer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781843928164

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Sex, Crime and Morality by Sharon Hayes,Belinda J. Carpenter,Angela Dwyer Pdf

Within modern democratic nations, there are a specific group of offences which bear the brunt of the label 'crimes against morality'. These include offences related to prostitution and pornography, homosexuality, incest, and child sexual abuse. This book examines the historical, anthropological and moral reasons for such differentiations in contemporary western culture.

Author : M. Waites
Publisher : Springer
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230505933

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The Age of Consent by M. Waites Pdf

The Age of Consent; Young People, Sexuality and Citizenship addresses the contentious issue of how children's sexual behaviour should be regulated. The text includes: ·A unique history of age of consent laws in the UK, analysed via contemporary social theory ·A global comparative survey of age of consent laws and relevant international human rights law ·A critical analysis of how protectionist agendas shaped new age of consent laws in England and Wales in the Sexual Offences Act 2003 ·In-depth theoretical discussion of the rationale for age of consent laws ·An original proposal to reduce the age of consent to 14 for young people who are less than two years apart in age Responding to contemporary concerns about young people's sexual behaviour, sexual abuse and paedophilia, this book will engage readers in law and socio-legal studies, sociology, history, politics, social policy, youth and childhood studies, and gender and sexuality studies; and professionals and practitioners working with young people.

Author : Louis Jacques Blom-Cooper,Gavin Drewry
Publisher : Bloomsbury Academic
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Law and ethics
ISBN : UCAL:B4361116

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Law and Morality by Louis Jacques Blom-Cooper,Gavin Drewry Pdf

Author : Alan Brudner
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-07-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780191633287

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Punishment and Freedom by Alan Brudner Pdf

This book sets out a new understanding of the penal law of a liberal legal order. The prevalent view today is that the penal law is best understood from the standpoint of a moral theory concerning when it is fair to blame and censure an individual character for engaging in proscribed conduct. By contrast, this book argues that the penal law is best understood by a political and constitutional theory about when it is permissible for the state to restrain and confine a free agent. The book's thesis is that penal action by public officials is permissible force rather than wrongful violence only if it could be accepted by the agent as being consistent with its freedom. There are, however, different conceptions of freedom, and each informs a theoretical paradigm of penal justice generating distinctive constraints on state coercion. Although this plurality of paradigms creates an appearance of fragmentation and contradiction in the law, the author argues that the penal law forms a complex whole uniting the constraints on punishment flowing from each paradigm.

Author : Association for Moral and Social Hygiene
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : UCAL:$B313864

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The State and Sexual Morality by Association for Moral and Social Hygiene Pdf