ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΟ ΠΟΙΝΙΚΟ ΔΙΚΑΙΟ

Introduction to Criminal Law - General Part Christos Satlanis Professor of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and International Criminal Law and Procedure - School of Law, European University Cyprus ISBN 978-960-654-003-5 Abstract: This work outlines the basic concepts of Criminal Law: The purpose of punishment and Criminal Law, the elements of crime in general, the elements of each crime, the interpretation of Criminal Law and the principle “nullum crimen nulla poena sine lege”, the categories of crimes and their practical significance, the territory and persons to whom Greek Criminal Law applies, the grounds for exclu- ding criminal responsibility, the concept of intention and negligence, the attempted crime, the forms of participation in the crime, serial crimes, foreseen by the criminal code penalties, the criteria for determining the just and appropriate sentence, the sentence reduction ratios and other related issues. 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