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What is required for a person to be held liable for a remote harm caused by others?
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?
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?
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?
According to the ultima ratio principle mentioned in the text, when can a legal good be protected by criminal law?
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What is the sole function of criminal law, according to the text?
What is the sole function of criminal law, according to the text?
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What principle is mentioned in the text that limits the scope of criminal law and the protection of legal goods?
What principle is mentioned in the text that limits the scope of criminal law and the protection of legal goods?
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What is the key concept in German criminal law theory that defines the scope of criminal law?
What is the key concept in German criminal law theory that defines the scope of criminal law?
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