Criminal Procedural Law

A.Y. 2021/2022
14
Max ECTS
98
Overall hours
SSD
IUS/16
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course will be analyze all the discipline of the criminal process contained in the code of criminal procedure of 1988. The course aims to address, in the institutional lines, the current structure of the criminal proceedings, in the static e dynamic dimension.
The code law will be examined in detail in the light of constitutional principles. The arguments will also be dealt with on the basis of jurisprudence (Constitutional Court and Court of Cassation), and considering the impact of European law and jurisprudence
Expected learning outcomes
- Knowledge of the procedural system designed by Code of Criminal Procedure 1988 and understanding of the problems of protection of rights and freedom posed by the celebration of the criminal proceedings;
- Ability to apply to specific cases of the procedural rules of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1988;
- Ability of critical judgment, independently from previous interpretations of doctrine and jurisprudence;
- Communication skills in terms of legal reasoning, even in the solution of concrete problems;
- Ability to learn a method of interpretation of the rules of the Code of Criminal Procedure and related laws, in light of the trial system and constitutional guarantees and supranational involved.
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

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Lesson period
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IUS/16 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - University credits: 14
Lessons: 98 hours

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Lesson period
year
Following the instructions provided by the University, the lessons will be in the classroom in the presence, in compliance with the rules of safety and distancing. You can also follow and participate in the lessons remotely, through the Microsoft Teams platform. Information on how to access Microsoft Teams lessons and any other instructional or additional teaching notices will be found on the Ariel course site, which is recommended to be consulted regularly. If the evolution of the health situation requires it, any different indications of the methods of providing training activities will be promptly communicated.
The exam program and the reference material will not be changed.
Students attending the first semester will be able to take a partial oral test: any relevant information will be communicated on the Ariel teaching site.
Students attending the first semester will be able to take a partial oral test: any relevant information will be communicated on the Ariel teaching site.
The procedures for verifying learning and the criteria with not be subject to changes. The exam will take place orally on the Microsoft teams platform.
If the health situation allows it, compatibly with the availability of the classrooms and compliance with the necessary safety conditions, the exam will be hed in the classroom.
However, the possibility of carrying out the exam remotely will be ensured for students who are unable to move from their place of residence and/or domicile.
More precise information will be available on the Ariel website of the course, which is therefore good to consult regularly.
Course syllabus
The course aims to address, in the institutional lines, the current structure of the criminal proceedings, as it results from the Italian Code of Criminal Procedure, in its dimension regarding subjects, acts and evidence, the various stages of the proceeding, and with regard to precautionary measures.
Particular attention will be dedicated to the dynamic profile, and therefore: the sequence of the ordinary procedure (preliminary investigations, preliminary hearing, trial); the variants proposed by special proceedings (giudizio abbreviato, applicazione della pena su richiesta delle parti, giudizio direttissimo, giudizio immediato, procedimento per decreto, sospensione del procedimento con messa alla prova, ); appeals (appeal, appeal to the court in cassation). They will also be examined: res iudicata and its effects; application to the European Court of Human Rights; post-conviction review (revision, extraordinary appeal in cassation, reversal of judgment in absentia); Enforcement of judgments.
The course will be complemented by seminars, according to themes and procedures that will be shown at the beginning of the lessons.
Prerequisites for admission
The Criminal law exam is a prerequisite for the examination of Criminal procedure.
Teaching methods
All information can be found on the Ariel webside regarding: lesson times, slides and seminars. In Didattica on line Ariel can be found additional information regarding criteria for the assignment of the thesis.
Ariels's noticeboard also includes other informations related to the course.
There are no specific programs for Erasmus students.
Teaching Resources
AA.VV., Procedura penale, 7th ed., Torino, Giappichelli, 2020.
In the program are included these parts: Subjects - Acts - Evidence - Precautionary measures - Preliminary investigations - Preliminary hearing - Special Proceedings - Trial - Proceedings before a single judge - Proceeding before Justice of the Peace - Appeals - Res iudicata and its effects - Application to the European Court of Human Rights - Post-conviction Review - Enforcement of judgments.
In the program are not included the parts of the proceedings concerning the liability of legal entities, juvenile proceedings, jurisdictional relations with foreign authorities.
It is essential to use a criminal procedure code updated.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of an oral test. The evaluation is expressed with a mark in thirtieths, with possible full marks. The criteria for the evaluation take into account the correctness of the contents, the understanding of the systematic links, the clarity in the exposure and the skills to analyze and critical judgement. The knowledge of the current structure of the criminal proceedings, in all its sequences is required.
IUS/16 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - University credits: 14
Lessons: 98 hours
Professor: Vigoni Daniela

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Lesson period
year
TEACHING METHODS
The lessons will be held in presence and in "live" mode on the Microsoft Teams (MT) platform. They will be recorded and left available to students on the Ariel teaching website. If the health situation allows it and in compliance with the indications, there may be activities in presence in the classroom, of which the students will be appropriately informed by means of notices on the Ariel website.

PROGRAM AND REFERENCE MATERIAL
The program and reference material will not be affected.

METHOD OF VERIFICATION OF LEARNING
The exam will take place in oral form using the Microsoft Teams platform or, if the regulations will allow it, in presence, always in oral form.
The exam, in particular, will be aimed at:
- ascertain the achievement of the objectives in terms of knowledge and understanding;
- verify the student's autonomy of judgment also through the analysis of the cases discussed during the course or mentioned in the textbooks;
- ascertain the command of the specific language and the ability to present the arguments in a clear and orderly way.
Course syllabus
MODULO 1 - first semester - lezioni: 56 ore

The course aims to address, in the institutional lines, the current structure of the criminal proceedings, as it results from the Italian Code of Criminal Procedure, in its dimension regarding subjects, acts and evidence, the various stages of the proceeding, and with regard to precautionary measures.

Programma MODULO 2 - second semester - lezioni: 42 ore

Particular attention will be dedicated to the dynamic profile, and therefore: the sequence of the ordinary procedure (preliminary investigations, preliminary hearing, trial); the variants proposed by special proceedings (giudizio abbreviato, applicazione della pena su richiesta delle parti, giudizio direttissimo, giudizio immediato, procedimento per decreto, sospensione del procedimento con messa alla prova, ); appeals (appeal, appeal to the court in cassation). They will also be examined: res iudicata and its effects; application to the European Court of Human Rights; post-conviction review (revision, extraordinary appeal in cassation, reversal of judgment in absentia); Enforcement of judgments.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of substantive criminal law.
Teaching methods
The course will be complemented by seminars, according to themes and procedures that will be shown at the beginning of the lessons. In Didattica on line Ariel can be found additional information regarding the course and criteria for the assignment of the thesis.
Teaching Resources
Dominioni e altri, Procedura penale, Torino, Giappichelli, ediz. 2021
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral test, evaluated in thirtieths.
Evaluation parameters:
- ability of critical judgment, independently from previous interpretations of doctrine and jurisprudence;
- communication skills in terms of legal reasoning, even in the solution of concrete problems.
IUS/16 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - University credits: 14
Lessons: 98 hours

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Lesson period
year
The training activities for the academic year 2021/2022 will take place in the presence and will be broadcast in live streaming, according to the provisions of the Rector.
For more detailed information, students are invited to regularly consult the Ariel website of the course.
Course syllabus
The course aims to address, in the institutional lines, the current structure of the criminal proceedings, as it results from the Italian Code of Criminal Procedure.
In the first part will be analyzed: - constitutional principles, models and fundamental criteria which inspire the procedural discipline - subjects - acts - evidence - precautionary measures - preliminary investigations, defensive investigations, functions of the judge for preliminary investigations and probative incident - notice of conclusion of the investigation.
In the second part particular attention will be dedicated to the dynamic profile, and therefore: closure of preliminary investigations - preliminary hearing - special proceedings - trial - appeals - res iudicata and its effects - enforcement of judgments - post-conviction review and application to the European Court of Human Rights.
The course will be complemented by seminars, which will favor a practical approach through the analysis of concrete cases and procedural documents.
For the program relating to the 9 CFU exam and for the transition to the master's degree course, the indications are published on the Ariel page.
Prerequisites for admission
In according to the didactic regulation of the degree course, Institutions of private law and Constitutional law are preparatory.
The Criminal law exam is a prerequisite for the examination of Criminal procedure.
Teaching methods
The teaching activity will be dedicated to the analysis of the regulatory discipline and will be integrated by the study and discussion of practical cases.
During the lessons slides will be used, which will be made available to students through the Ariel page,
All information can be found on the Ariel website regarding: lesson times, the most relevant legislative texts and judgments of jurisprudence, seminars. In Ariel website can be found additional information regarding criteria for the assignment of the thesis.
Ariel's noticeboard also includes other informations related to the course.
Change of professorship is not allowed.
Teaching Resources
AA.VV., Procedura penale, 7th ed., Torino, Giappichelli, 2021.
It is essential to use a criminal procedure code updated: L. Kalb, Codice di procedura penale, Giuffrè, last edition.
Further indications will be given during the lessons.
In the program relating to the 14 CFU exam are included these parts: Subjects - Acts - Evidence - Precautionary measures - Preliminary investigations - Preliminary hearing - Special Proceedings - Trial - Proceedings before a single judge - Proceeding before Justice of the Peace - Appeals - Res iudicata and its effects - Application to the European Court of Human Rights - Post-conviction Review - Enforcement of judgments.
In the program are not included the parts of the proceedings concerning the liability of legal entities, juvenile proceedings, jurisdictional relations with foreign authorities, prevention procedure.
For the reference material relating to the 9 CFU exam and for the transition to the master's degree course, the indications are published on the Ariel page.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of an oral test. The evaluation is expressed with a mark in thirtieths, with possible full marks. The criteria for the evaluation take into account the correctness of the contents, the understanding of the systematic links, the clarity in the exposure and the skills to analyze and critical judgement. The knowledge of the current structure of the criminal proceedings, in all its sequences is required.
Students will be able to take a partial test on the first part of the program at the end of the first semester, according to the indications published on the Ariel page.
IUS/16 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE - University credits: 14
Lessons: 98 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Tuesday (h 17.30)
Dipartimento Cesare Beccaria - Sezione Scienze penalistiche (o via Teams by appointment)
Reception:
By appointment to be requested via email
Department "Cesare Beccaria" (Via Festa del Perdono n. 3)
Reception:
During the Course the reception is fixed on Thursday at 4.15pm - Department of Law Cesare Beccaria. During the period in which lessons are not held, office hours are fixed on Thursday at 3pm.
The meetings will take place in presence.