CRIMINAL LAW II

Course objectives

Obiettivi generali: Acquisite le nozioni di parte generale, il corso di parte speciale si propone come obiettivo quello di approfondire le singole fattispecie criminose, attraverso un’analisi sia degli elementi costitutivi delle stesse, che di tipo sistematico, che consenta di indagarne la collocazione all’interno dell’ordinamento nazionale e sovranazionale. General objectives: Once the general part of the criminal law has been acquired, the special part course aims to investigate the main criminal offences. It proposes an analysis both of their constitutive elements and of a systematic nature, which allows to investigate their placement within the national and supranational framework. Conoscenza e capacità di comprensione: Obiettivo del corso è pertanto quello di consentire agli studenti un’adeguata conoscenza delle principali fattispecie delittuose, con riguardo alla ratio, all’interesse tutelato, agli elementi costitutivi. Accanto a tale prospettiva “ricostruttiva”, il corso si propone di fornire gli strumenti interpretativi adeguati per una visione generale e sistematica delle singole fattispecie di reato. Knowledge and understanding: The aim of the course is therefore to allow students an adequate knowledge of the main criminal offences, with regard to the ratio, to the protected interest and to the constitutive elements. Besides this "reconstructive" perspective, the course aims to provide the appropriate interpretative tools for a general and systematic view of the main criminal offences. Obiettivo del corso: Obiettivo del corso è fornire un’adeguata conoscenza dei singoli settori della parte speciale del codice, consentendo di acquisire nel percorso formativo gli strumenti concettuali ed interpretativi per comprendere le norme descrittive delle fattispecie delittuose. Objective of the course: The aim of the course is to provide an adequate knowledge of the specific sectors of the special part of the criminal code, also allowing the conceptual and interpretative tools to be acquired in the training course to understand the descriptive rules of the criminal offences. Autonomia di giudizio: il corso si propone, accanto all’apprendimento della parte speciale del codice, l’intendimento di sviluppare in capo ai singoli studenti la capacità di leggere in termini critici e problematici le fattispecie delittuose; sollecitando un vaglio di compatibilità della costruzione normativa delle singole fattispecie con i principi di parte generale. Autonomy of judgment: Along with the learning of the special part of the criminal code, the course proposes to develop the individual ability to interpret the criminal cases in critical and problematic terms, also promoting an examination of the compatibility of the legal construction of the single criminal offences with the principles of the general part. Abilità comunicative: al termine del corso il risultato atteso è quello di consentire agli studenti l’acquisizione di un’adeguata conoscenza dei singoli settori della parte speciale del diritto penale, sollecitando nel contempo la sviluppo di una capacità critica nell’interpretazione delle fattispecie delittuose. Communication skills: at the end of the course the expected result is to allow students to acquire an adequate knowledge of the specific sectors of the special part of criminal law, at the same time promoting the development of a critical ability in the interpretation of criminal offences. Capacità di apprendimento: Al termine del corso il risultato atteso è quello di mettere gli studenti in condizioni di aver acquisito i principali strumenti interpretativi per conoscere e comprendere le singole fattispecie delittuose. Learning skills: At the end of the course the expected result is to put the students in a position to have acquired the main interpretative tools to know and understand the single criminal offences. L’esame si svolgerà nella forma orale. La prova si articolerà in più domande tese a vagliare la conoscenza delle singole fattispecie criminose. The exam will take place in oral form. The test will consist of a few questions aimed at assessing the knowledge of specific criminal offences.

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ROBERTO BORGOGNO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
The program is divided into a series of Course units which can be indicated as follows: 1) Introduction to the special part of Criminal Law and its connections with the general part (2 hours); 2) Introduction to crimes against the person in their various aspects (2 hours); Crimes against life and personal safety (6 hours); Crimes against individual freedoms (6 hours); Crimes against property, distinguishing between crimes of unilateral aggression (4 hours), crimes with the cooperation of the victim (4 hours) and crimes of illicit circulation of goods (4 hours); Crimes against the Public Administration (6 hours); Crimes against the administration of justice (6 hours); Crimes against State security (4 hours); Crimes against public order (4 hours). In addition to the theoretical part, the lessons will also be dedicated to the study of some specific crimes, chosen from the various categories, through the analysis and discussion of jurisprudential cases, which may also be the subject of the oral exam.
Prerequisites
The exam of Criminal Law I is preparatory to taking Criminal Law II. In particular, the student must have in-depth knowledge of the institutions of the general part of the Criminal Code, with particular reference to the essential elements of the crime (typical fact, illegality and culpability) and its forms of manifestation (attempt, circumstances, participation of people in the crime) , as well as the types of sanctions (penalties and security measures) and alternative measures to detention. The student must also have knowledge of the constitutional principles that underlie the current face of the penal system with particular reference to the principles of legality, offensiveness, culpability, humanization of punishment and re-education of the convicted.
Books
For the preparation of the exam students may choose between the text indicate in letter a) or the two texts indicated in letter b). a) R. Bartoli, M. Pelissero, S. Seminara, Diritto Penale. Lineamenti di Parte Speciale, Giappichelli, Torino, seconda edizione, 2022 - From page 1 to page 780. b) AA.VV. Questioni fondamentali della parte speciale del diritto penale (a cura di A. Fiorella), Vol. I, I Reati contro la persona, Quarta Edizione, Giappichelli, Torino, 2024 and AA.VV., Questioni fondamentali della parte speciale del diritto penale (a cura di A. Fiorella), Vol. III, I Reati nei rapporti istituzionali, Quarta Edizione, Giappichelli, Torino, 2024 (only chapters 1 - Reati contro l'ordine pubblico; 4 - Reati contro l'amministrazione della giustizia; 5 - Reati contro la pubblica amministrazione). For attending students, the texts to choose from are the same, but the exam program will focus on the groups of crimes (and related practical cases) covered during the course.
Frequency
Not mandatory.
Exam mode
Oral examination, aimed to evaluate the preparation of the students, on the basis of the following criteria: a) knowledge of principles and institutes (40%); b) clear exposition (15%); c) accurate language skills (15%); d) ability to make logical-legal links (30%). In order to pass the exam, students must reach a mark of at least 18/30.The student must demonstrate that he/she has acquired sufficient knowledge of the main crimes contained in the penal code which are the subject of the program and a basic knowledge of the legislative and jurisprudential evolution relating to the same crimes and that he/she is able to orient himself/herself validly and consistently in the analysis of the main interpretative problems that characterize them. In order to obtain the special mention, students should demonstrate to have acquired an excellent preparation on all the relevant topics of the program.
Lesson mode
Lectures, informed on dialogue with students, with a theoretical- practical cut. The course includes also seminar lessons. Moodle is also used in order to provide further materials to students.
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PAOLA COCO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
This is a undergraduate course that deals with the main figures of the special part of the criminal law system (i.e. the various offences provided for by the penal code and other laws), in particular in the sectors that follows: offences against individual safety, offences against property, offences against public order, offences against economy, bankruptcy offences, offences against the personality of the State, offences against environment, offences against administration of justice, offences of public officials against public administration.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites or other types of knowledge: knowledge of private law, public law and the general part of criminal law.
Books
The student can choose between the following three programs A), B) and C): Program A) which includes the following 2 texts: 1) AA.VV., Questioni fondamentali della parte speciale del diritto penale. I – I reati contro la persona (a cura di A. Fiorella), 4^ ed., Torino, Giappichelli, 2024. 2) AA.VV., Questioni fondamentali della parte speciale del diritto penale. II – I reati nei rapporti istituzionali (a cura di A. Fiorella), 4^ ed., Torino, Giappichelli, 2024. Program B): G. Fiandaca - E. Musco, Diritto penale, Parte speciale, vol. I, 6^ ed., Bologna, Zanichelli, 2021. Program C) which includes the following 2 texts: 1) G. Fiandaca - E. Musco, Diritto penale, Parte speciale, vol. II, tomo I, I delitti contro la persona, 6^ ed., Bologna, Zanichelli, 2024; 2) G. Fiandaca - E. Musco, Diritto penale, Parte speciale, vol. II, tomo II, I delitti contro il patrimonio, Bologna, Zanichelli, 8^ ed., 2023.
Frequency
Biweekly
Exam mode
The test is aimed at evaluating the learning and the processing ability of the topics covered during the Course. The examination will be conducted following these criteria: knowledge of the principles and institutes, expository clarity, adequate language skills, effective exposition supported by valid and legally correct arguments, ability to summarize. To pass the exam it is necessary to achieve a grade of not less than 18/30. The student must demonstrate that he has acquired sufficient knowledge of the topics covered and that he is able to explain them with language properties and the ability to make connections. To achieve a grade of 30/30 cum laude, the student must demonstrate that he has acquired an excellent knowledge of all the topics covered during the Course, being able to connect them in a logical and coherent way.
Bibliography
Recommended Readings: BECCARIA Cesare, Dei delitti e delle pene, Einaudi, Torino, 2018. BRICOLA Franco, voce Teoria generale del reato, in Novissimo Digesto Italiano, Utet, Torino, 1973, vol. XIX, pp. 7 ss.. PADOVANI Tullio - STORTONI Luigi, Diritto penale e fattispecie criminose. Introduzione alla parte speciale del diritto penale, Il Mulino, Bologna, 1991. DONINI Massimo, Codificazione in Studi in onore di Carlo Enrico Paliero, Giuffrè, Milano, 2022, 1273 ss.. COCO Paola, A proposito della c.d. “riserva di codice” in Giust. pen. 2022, 363 ss..
Lesson mode
Lectures, through dialogue with students. Supplementary remote seminars are planned. Course attendance is optional.
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PASQUALE BARTOLO Lecturers' profile
MARIA FEDERICA CARRIERO Lecturers' profile
  • Lesson code1009238
  • Academic year2024/2025
  • Courselaw
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year4th year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDIUS/17
  • CFU9
  • Subject areaPenalistico