Description
GENOCIDE
Book Summary
This work by jurist Gianni Egidio Piva Torres offers a dogmatic analysis of genocide, considered the "crime of crimes," and its prelude, the apology for crime. Through a study of comparative law between Colombia and Spain, the author examines how both legal systems have shaped their criminal legislation to protect human dignity. The reader will find a critical examination of jurisprudence, the balance between freedom of expression and the prevention of hate, and models of transitional justice. A rigorous text that connects penal theory with the reality of historical conflicts.
What is it about?
The book unravels the complex legal architecture of genocide, analyzing its classification and application in two different national contexts: Colombia and Spain. Based on a comparative study, Piva Torres examines the implementation of the criminal offense in Colombia for the protection of ethnic and national groups, contrasting it with Spanish jurisprudence. The work delves into the dilemma of freedom of expression, exploring figures such as the glorification of terrorism and hate speech. Furthermore, it addresses transitional justice and International Humanitarian Law, comparing models of memory, truth, and reparation, as well as the effectiveness of jurisdictional bodies in punishing serious violations of the Geneva Conventions.
Main themes
- Classification and dogmatics of the crime of genocide in international criminal law.
- Comparative analysis of the criminal legislation of Colombia and Spain.
- Limits of freedom of expression regarding the apology for crime and hate speech.
- Transitional justice and reparation mechanisms for victims of mass human rights violations.
- Application of International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Conventions in conflict contexts.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at jurists, criminal lawyers, international law academics, and postgraduate students interested in the protection of human rights. It is also useful for transitional justice professionals, researchers in political science and legal sociology, as well as any specialized reader seeking to understand the complexities of the criminal prosecution of the most serious crimes against humanity.
What this book contributes
- A rigorous and up-to-date comparative analysis between the criminal systems of Colombia and Spain regarding genocide.
- A profound reflection on the balance between freedom of expression and the prevention of speech that incites hatred.
- Conceptual tools for understanding transitional justice and reparation mechanisms in post-conflict contexts.
- A critical perspective on the effectiveness of jurisdictional bodies to sanction serious violations of International Humanitarian Law.
Technical specifications
- Author: PIVA TORRES, GIANNI EGIDIO
- Publisher: J.M.BOSCH
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
- Collection: BOSCH
- Publication date: April 2026
- Number of pages: 178
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial assessment
This is a highly specialized work that addresses a subject of maximum legal and social relevance with authority. Its comparative law approach offers added value for professionals working in contexts where the classification of genocide and the apology for crime are subject to debate. The depth of the dogmatic analysis and the connection with current jurisprudence make it a useful reference for both academia and legal practice in the field of international criminal law.