Class Economic Criminal Law

This curricular unit offers students a opportunity to explore the fast-growing field on economic and financial criminal law, providing students an in-depth view into several key aspects of portuguese, european and international criminal law, namelly: economic crimes, portuguese, european and international procedure, corporate criminal law and compliance, and judicial cooperation.

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1. Genesis and development of economic criminal law; 2. Compliance and criminal liability of companies; 2. Market abuse; 3. Money laundering 4. Tax fraud; 5. Corruption; 6. The crime of unfair competition; 7. European and international judicial cooperation.

The course will be teached with a balance between theorical-practical exposition of topics by professor and dialogue with and between students. The course is not meant to be a personal monologue. During classes students are encouraged to ask questions, give their opinion in relevant subjects and participate in case-solving classes. Presenting assignments is also a very important learning tool. Attendance of seminars on a regular, continual basis is highly recommended. That’s really important for a good acquisition of knowledge and good results at the final exam. Students grading may result from the evaluation of two or one of three elements: a written essay and in class participation or a final exam. Students may choose to write an essay on a particular subject. A list of suggestions will be available, but students may choose a different subject. The professor will be available to discuss the subject choice.

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