Description
DEFAMATION, SLANDER, LIBEL, AND CRIMES AGAINST HONOR.
Book Summary
This work offers a comprehensive analysis of crimes against honor, focusing on the concepts of slander and libel. The reader will find a detailed study of how these criminal offenses protect human dignity, a fundamental right guaranteed by constitutions and international law. The book examines the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the protection of honor, establishing that the falsity of the allegations is an essential requirement to constitute these crimes. It is an essential tool for legal professionals seeking to understand the limits of freedom of expression and the defense of personal reputation.
What is it about?
The work delves into the classification of crimes against honor, starting from the premise that every person has the right to have their dignity respected. It explains that honor, along with privacy and one's own image, are rights guaranteed by national constitutions and international law, integrated into domestic law through the constitutional framework. The book details that these fundamental rights find their limit in respect for the rights of others, especially the right to honor of any person, including those yet to be born.
The punishable behaviors of slander and libel are analyzed in depth, as they are defined in penal codes. Slander is defined as the false accusation of having committed a crime, and libel as conduct or expression carried out with the intention of harming a person's dignity. The work also addresses minor insults, thus completing the overview of offenses against honor. The author, with extensive academic and professional experience, provides a practical and well-founded view of these crimes, citing their application in jurisprudence.
Main Topics
- Crimes against honor and human dignity.
- Criminal classification of slander and libel.
- Constitutional limits of freedom of expression versus the right to honor.
- Honor as a fundamental right and its international protection.
- Analysis of the falsity of allegations as a key element of the crime.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at lawyers, judges, prosecutors, and law students who wish to delve into criminal law, especially crimes against the person. It is also of great use to professionals in journalism, communications, and anyone interested in understanding the legal limits of criticism and public information, as well as the protection of personal reputation.
What this book provides
- A clear and structured analysis of the differences between slander and libel, facilitating their identification in practical cases.
- Understanding of the constitutional and international framework that protects the right to honor and its limitations.
- Tools to assess when a false allegation constitutes a criminal offense against honor.
- An updated perspective on jurisprudence and legal doctrine regarding crimes against honor.
Technical Specifications
- Author: PIVA TORRES, GIANNI EGIDIO
- Publisher: J.M.BOSCH
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW, FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON
- Collection: LAW
- Publication date: October 2025
- Number of pages: 250
- Weight: 360 g
Editorial Review
This work is presented as a reference manual for the study of crimes against honor, an area of criminal law of great practical relevance. Its value lies in the clarity with which the author breaks down complex legal concepts, such as slander and libel, and relates them to fundamental rights. The author's experience, reflected in his numerous publications and judicial citations, gives the work a solid doctrinal foundation. It is recommended reading for any professional who needs to navigate safely between freedom of expression and the protection of others' reputations.