Pardon, a resource to pardon sentences, but not to exonerate guilt
A pardon is an exceptional measure of grace, in which a penalty is erased due to various circumstances, but without this action implying the discharge of moral responsibility....
The principle of proportionality of penalties as a dosimetry tool in the Venezuelan penal system
Refereed article written by Eduardo Mora Rodríguez Since civilizations began to be formed, the application of justice has been a mechanism of social control and since that first...
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Legal certainty in Latin America requires the fight against bureaucracy
Latin America is a favorable destination for foreign capital investments. For Spain, it is the second best place, after Europe, to invest. Strengthening this potential area implies reinforcing the...
The criminal lawyer guides the client through the judicial process.
A good lawyer has special skills to cope with the mission of defending a citizen or organization before the law. It is essential that this professional acts...
Workplace bullying is a common but underreported crime
Workplace harassment is a growing crime in societies arising from unethical behavior of the employer and with multiple consequences on the health and integrity of the employee. A...
Gürtel, a pioneer case in Spain
In May 2018, the Spanish Popular Party (PP) became the first political organization to be convicted of corruption in the European country. The National Court issued its verdict against...
The motion of censure, an impeachment mechanism
Every public office is susceptible to change. The Executive Branch does not escape from this rule, especially in countries with parliamentary systems authorized to elect the president or the...
The Arbitral Award is appropriate when there is no possibility of agreement.
When two or more parties are in conflict, it often becomes difficult to find an impartial resolution that benefits everyone. Whoever performs this task of mediating and making the right decision...
The amicus curiae, a useful figure for international justice
A proper opinion supported by technical knowledge is always appreciated. Especially when it comes to assessing all aspects of a legal case. The legal figure amicus...
Bitcoin: digital currency in regulation, legal considerations
The idea of a monetary system of digital exchange requires a mental effort, in spite of the technological progress that humanity is experiencing today. An event of this nature had not been...