Description
Introduction to Criminal Procedural Law
Book Summary
This work offers a clear and updated guide to the foundations of the Spanish criminal process, adapted to the most recent legislative reforms. The reader will find a systematic exposition of the essential concepts of Criminal Procedural Law, designed to facilitate the study and understanding of a constantly evolving subject. It is a practical and rigorous resource for those beginning their training in the legal-criminal field.
What is it about?
The book addresses the pillars of Criminal Procedural Law, from its general principles to the organization of the courts and the different phases of the process. It focuses on current legislation, primarily the Criminal Procedure Act, incorporating the modifications introduced up to 2015. In addition, it includes references to legal reform projects currently under consideration, offering a complete overview of the current regulatory landscape. Each topic is developed with precise references to the applicable standards, inviting the student to complement their study with the direct reading of legal texts and the professor's explanations.
Main Topics
- Principles of the criminal process: accusatory, contradiction, equality of arms, and publicity.
- Jurisdiction and competence in the criminal order.
- Parties to the criminal process: prosecution, defense, and the Public Prosecutor's Office.
- Phases of the criminal process: investigation, intermediate phase, oral trial, and sentencing.
- Precautionary measures and procedural appeals.
- Analysis of the 2015 legal reforms and projects for a new Criminal Procedure Act.
Who is it recommended for?
It is primarily aimed at students of Law and Criminology degrees taking courses in Criminal Procedural Law. It is also useful for those preparing for competitive examinations for justice administration bodies and professionals who wish to update their knowledge of the foundations of the Spanish criminal process.
What this book provides
- A solid and structured foundation of the essential concepts of the criminal process.
- Updated information with the latest legal reforms and regulatory projects.
- A pedagogical approach that facilitates autonomous learning and exam preparation.
- Precise references to current legislation to delve deeper into each subject.
Technical Data Sheet
- Author: Jimenez Conde, Fernando
- Publisher: Diego Marin Librero Editor SL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Law and criminal procedure
- Collection: O.Varias
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2019
- Number of pages: 234
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial Assessment
This work is presented as a rigorous and well-structured introductory manual, which fulfills its purpose as an effective guide for the study of Criminal Procedural Law. Its main value lies in its clarity of exposition and regulatory updates, key aspects for a student who needs to understand a legal system in transformation. It is a useful tool for those looking for a solid foundation before tackling more complex or specialized texts.