The object of this master’s dissertation is the analysis of article 144-A of the Criminal Law, which introduced the female genital mutilation crime in the Portuguese legal system. After a short contextualization of the theme, we will present the legal treatment of this crime and analyze the details of its regime. There will also be a critical and founded reflection on all controversial aspects concerning this crime, namely its autonomization and its systematic location. Finally, we will present our conclusions and suggestions, hoping they may contribute to the debate and improvement of the legal regime of this new crime.
| Date of Award | 26 Jan 2018 |
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| Original language | Portuguese |
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| Awarding Institution | - Universidade Católica Portuguesa
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| Supervisor | Maria Paula Ribeiro de Faria (Supervisor) |
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- Female genital mutilation
- Physical integrit
- Dignity
- Autonomy
- Gender
O tipo legal do artigo 144.º-a do código penal: uma análise crítica
Silva, J. R. D. (Student). 26 Jan 2018
Student thesis: Master's Thesis