This dissertation proposes to analyze a current and complex theme where the harms of technological advances are related to Criminal Law– the grooming of minors for sexual purposes through information and communication technologies. To this end, it will focus on analysing the legal type of crime and how it is being applied by national courts. However, the objective of this study will be a detailed reflection on the difficulties of articulation with other legal types. In this way, our research will aim to answer the following central question: in view of the current wording of certain crimes against sexual freedom and self-determination, would there be a need to criminalize, autonomously, this grooming? Finally, given the negative answer that we will give in most of the situations exposed, we intend to expose possible solutions to the various problems that article 176- A of the Penal Code presents, solutions that aim to resolve the difficulties in the application of the incriminating type.
Date of Award | 16 Sept 2024 |
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Original language | Portuguese |
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Awarding Institution | - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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Supervisor | Maria da Conceição Cunha (Supervisor) |
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- Child grooming
- Free development of the minor's personality in the sexual area
- Information and communication technologies
- Criminalization
O crime de aliciamento de menores para fins sexuais: reflexões críticas acerca do enquadramento jurídico-penal
Cunha, M. M. (Student). 16 Sept 2024
Student thesis: Master's Thesis