Origin and scope of criminalization of terrorist offences in polish criminal law and
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O genezie i zakresie kryminalizacji przestępstw o charakterze terrorystycznym w polskim prawie karnym wobec wyzwań współczesności
Origin and scope of criminalization of terrorist offences in polish criminal law and challenges of modern times

Author(s): Marta Zwierz
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Kryminologiczne im. prof. Stanisława Batawii
Keywords: globalization; criminalization; terrorism;

Summary/Abstract: The article study the problem of the criminalization of terrorist offenses and the phenomenon of globalization.Author draws attention to the dynamic development of this type of crime in recent years and the change of behaviors constituting its features, as well as the impact of international law standards on the shape of existing national regulations in this area. An important part of the study is to underline the importance of the phenomenon of terrorism, and therefore also the need to rationally establish standards that will be the basis for prosecution and sentencing acts of terrorism. The author considers elements of the definition of a terrorist offense, raising the allegation of too much flexibility and justifying the need for legal changes in the face of the dynamic development of terrorism and the use of ever-newer techniques of committing it.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 25
  • Page Range: 223-230
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Polish