Utilitarianism and Crime
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What is required for a person to be held liable for a remote harm caused by others?

  • They must have intended for the harmful actions to occur
  • They must have done something wrong that affirms or encourages the harmful actions (correct)
  • There must be a direct causal link between their actions and the harm
  • They must have been physically present when the harm occurred
  • What is the purpose of the Doctrine of Legal Goods in German criminal law theory?

  • To define the scope of criminal law and protect legal interests (correct)
  • To promote restorative justice over punitive measures
  • To prioritize the protection of individual rights over societal interests
  • To ensure that all crimes are punished equally
  • What is the conceptual difference between the Doctrine of Legal Goods and the harm principle?

  • The Doctrine of Legal Goods limits the scope of criminal law, while the harm principle expands it (correct)
  • The Doctrine of Legal Goods focuses on protecting societal interests, while the harm principle focuses on individual rights
  • There is no conceptual difference between the two
  • The Doctrine of Legal Goods is broader in scope than the harm principle
  • According to the ultima ratio principle mentioned in the text, when can a legal good be protected by criminal law?

    <p>Only if less intrusive means are insufficient for protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sole function of criminal law, according to the text?

    <p>To protect legal interests and ensure peaceful coexistence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is mentioned in the text that limits the scope of criminal law and the protection of legal goods?

    <p>The ultima ratio principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key concept in German criminal law theory that defines the scope of criminal law?

    <p>The Doctrine of Legal Goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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