Description
Criminal Protection of Health According to Rulings
Book Summary
This work offers an exhaustive analysis of the criminal protection of health as a fundamental human right, examining the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR). The book addresses the dual interpretation of health as a right and as a protected legal interest, which became especially relevant following the COVID-19 pandemic. Through comparative studies between Spanish and Costa Rican legal systems, the work facilitates an understanding of the rules, principles, and current trends in the doctrine of both courts, becoming an essential tool for legal researchers and professionals.
What is it about?
The book delves into the criminal protection of health based on ECHR and IACtHR rulings, following a comparative work model between Spain and Costa Rica. Topics such as health crises, issues of informed consent, non-consensual sterilizations, in vitro fertilization, and prison suicides are analyzed. The work identifies points of convergence and divergence between the legal systems of both regions, offering a broad perspective on a universal interest. It incorporates research from new experts from the European Union, enriching the analysis of a complex and highly topical subject.
Main Topics
- Criminal protection of health as a fundamental human right and legal interest.
- Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR).
- Constitutional and criminal policy implications in the protection of health.
- Analysis of health crises, consent, non-consensual sterilizations, in vitro fertilization, and prison suicides.
- Comparative study between the legal systems of Spain and Costa Rica.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at researchers, academics, and legal professionals, especially those specializing in criminal law, human rights, constitutional law, and international jurisprudence. It is also of great interest to litigation attorneys, judges, and prosecutors working on cases related to the protection of health and fundamental rights. Likewise, it is useful for postgraduate and master's students in legal fields seeking an advanced understanding of the doctrine of human rights courts.
What this book provides
- A detailed and updated analysis of ECHR and IACtHR jurisprudence regarding health.
- A comparative perspective between the legal systems of Spain and Costa Rica, facilitating the identification of similarities and differences.
- Tools to understand the constitutional and criminal policy implications of the criminal protection of health.
- A rigorous study of complex cases such as health crises, consent, and prison suicides.
- An expanded vision thanks to the participation of researchers from the European Union.
Technical Specifications
- Author: RUIZ RODRIGUEZ, LUIS RAMON; ALVAREZ GARCI
- Publisher: J.M. BOSCH EDITOR
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND PUBLIC LIBERTIES, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, JURISPRUDENCE
- Collection: J.M. BOSCH EDITOR PENAL COLLECTION
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2023
- Number of pages: 308
- Weight: 600 g
Editorial Assessment
This work represents a significant contribution to the study of the criminal protection of health from an international and comparative perspective. Its focus on ECHR and IACtHR rulings offers a solid frame of reference for understanding current trends in human rights jurisprudence. The collaboration between Spanish and Costa Rican researchers, together with the inclusion of new experts from the European Union, enriches the analysis and makes it a valuable resource for any legal professional seeking a deep and updated understanding of this subject.