The main purpose of the course is the study of the ius puniendi of the state in its criminal and administrative aspects. It will analyse the structural elements that make up the exercise of criminal action and the imposition of administrative sanctions. Particularly, from the perspective of Criminal Law, questions such as the meaning of penalties, what types of penalties exist, how they are applied, what gender impact they have, what type of liability can be incurred by legal persons, etc. will be addressed. On the other hand, and with a specific focus on Administrative Law, we will examine one of the administrative activities that has a singular impact on the legal sphere of individuals, such as the administrative power to impose penalties, dealing with both the substantive and procedural aspects that govern its exercise.
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