Ultima Ratio as a Constitutional Principle

The paper argues the criminal law notion of ultima ratio is an instance of a broader constitutional law principle of proportionality. However, ultima ratio is not the only principle relevant in a constitutional assessment of criminalization. The role of ultima ratio is to impose limitations on crimi...

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Main Author: Tuori, Kaarlo (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2013
In: Oñati Socio-Legal Series
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