ΠΟΙΝΙΚΟ ΔΙΚΑΙΟ

Criminal Law Concepts and Institutions of the General Part Alexander P. Kostaras, Emeritus Professor, University of Thrace ISBN 978-960-622-846-9 Abstract: This book offers a presentation and interpretation of the various concepts and institutions of the General Part of Criminal Law. Following an analysis of the prin- ciple of legality (“nullum crimen, nulla poena sine lege”) – indeed a fundamental one in Criminal Law – and an explanation of the occurrence and operation of the criminal phenomenon and the constitutive elements thereof (legally protected right, crime, penalty) the author underlines the purpose sought by Criminal Law and the particu- laritiesofthe latterwithrespecttootherfieldsof law.Furthermore,theauthorpresents thesystemofpenaltiesoftheGreekCriminalLawanditsspecificrules,andoffersabrief overview of the objectives of regulating and implementing the relevant penalties and security measures, focusing especially on the treatment of juvenile offenders under thecriminal justicesystem.Finally,theelementsofacrimeareanalysed,asestablished under Article 14 of the Greek Penal Code (an act which is unlawful, imputable to the offender,punishableunderthe law).Thiseditionconcludeswiththeanalysisofspecial formsofcrime, i.e.attempt,conspiracyandaccumulationofoffenses. COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a re- trievalsystem,ortransmitted, inany formorbyanymeans,withoutthepriorpermis- sion of NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A., or as expressly permitted by law or under the terms agreed with the appropriate reprographic rights organization. Enquiries concern- ing reproduction which may not be covered by the above should be addressed to NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. at the address below. DISCLAIMER The content of this work is intended for information purposes only and should not be treated as legal advice.The publication is necessarily of a general nature; NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI, the author and the contributors make no claim as to the comprehen- siveness or accuracy of the information provided; Information is not offered for the purpose of providing individualized legal advice. Professional advice should there- fore be sought before any action is undertaken based on this publication. Use of this work does not create an attorney-client or any other relationship between the user and NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI, or the author, or the rest of contributors. 23 Mavromichali str. | 106 80 | Athens | Greece T +30 210 3678 800 | F +30 210 3678 819 www.nb.org | info@nb.org © 2019, NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. LawPublishers inEurope