The journal focuses on contemporary criminal law and policy, examining issues such as the impact of new technologies on crime, the interpretation of criminal offenses and defenses, and the legal responses to various forms of violence and societal threats. It also addresses the evolution of criminal legislation and its practical application in Spain and other jurisdictions.
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Criminal Justice and PenologySocial Issues and Policies in Latin AmericaComparative constitutional jurisprudence studiesLegal processes and jurisprudenceEthics and bioethics in healthcareHuman Rights and ImmigrationComparative International Legal StudiesSocial Sciences and PoliciesViolence, Education, and Gender StudiesEuropean Criminal Justice and Data Protection