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Actual Problems of Criminology and Penal Policy

Subject
Subject code SJIC7203
Subject name Actual Problems of Criminology and Penal Policy
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Exam (letters)
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2010 MSI
Study year 1
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Optional
Academicians
Peter Ruzsonyi
Mari-Liis Sööt
General description
To provide the students an overview of the conceptual
principles and the methods of analysis of contemporary criminology and the ability to
implement them in national and international law enforcement related activity upon
combating offences; also of the different starting points shaping the penal policy and of
the objectives of imprisonment as a part of the penal policy;
Study outcome
Is able to analyze a criminal behavior related situation from the law enforcement
point of view and to offer solutions;
 Is able to synthesize and to evaluate the general development in internal and in
international law enforcement and crime;
 Understands the objectives and the theoretical bases of the penal policy of the
state, and among other things is familiar with the penal policy related measures
directed towards risk groups;
 Has an overview of the different directions and models of penal policy used in
world practice;
 Understands the importance of alternative punishments and is aware of different
regulations as a part of the penal policy;
 Has an overview of the factors influencing the dynamics of the number of
imprisoned persons and is able to characterize them.
Current rounds
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