Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in Chile: A Comprehensive Guide

Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in Chile

City of Liberty

Freedom of Healthcare

This freedom, enshrined in Article 19, No. 9, allows individuals to choose between public or private healthcare systems, prohibiting the state from mandating adherence to either.

Freedom of Education

Distinct from the right to education, this freedom (Article 19, No. 9) grants individuals the right to establish and operate educational institutions, with the state prohibited from impeding these freedoms.

Freedom of Opinion and

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Criminological Ideas in Thomas More’s Utopia & Modern Criminal Policy

Criminological Ideas in Thomas More’s Utopia

Introduction

St. Thomas More, canonized in 1935, offered insightful criminological theories and criminal policy suggestions in his book Utopia. This work analyzes the real situation of England during his time by comparing it to the ideal society of Utopia—a fictional country where everyone lives in harmony, works productively, and enjoys satisfactory entertainment.

Criminological Ideas in Utopia

More’s criminological ideas can be categorized into two main

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Company Structures and Growth Strategies: A Comprehensive Guide

Company Structures and Growth Strategies

Franchising

A franchise is an agreement where a franchisor grants a franchisee the right to market specific products or services in exchange for financial compensation.

Licensing

Licensing is when a company grants another the right to use a particular trademark or patent in exchange for a fee.

Subordination

Subordination occurs when a company charges another for a specific service or action.

Economic Interest Groupings (EIGs)

An EIG is a framework promoted by the

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Unlawful Conduct in Criminal Law: A Comprehensive Guide

Unlawful Conduct in Criminal Law

Definition of Unlawful Conduct

Unlawful conduct in criminal law refers to actions that violate established legal standards. While distinct from illegality, the two concepts are closely related, as unlawful conduct typically forms the basis of a crime, unless justification exists (e.g., self-defense).

Formal and Material Concepts of Unlawful Conduct

Formal Concept

Conduct prohibited by law or devalued without justification.

Material Concept

Injury or endangerment of a legal

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Roman Legal Remedies: A Guide to Doli, Metus, and Condictio

Roman Legal Remedies

Doli, Metus, and Condictio

Exceptio Doli

This exception allows defendants to object to the plaintiff’s claims if the plaintiff acted fraudulently. It aims to invalidate the plaintiff’s legal right when its exercise contradicts good faith.

Actio Doli

This action sought to annul fraudulent legal transactions and punish the perpetrator with a penalty while providing restitution to the victim. Considered a criminal action, it was granted only as a last resort and had to be brought

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Spain’s Accession to the European Communities: A Historical Overview

Opinion of the European Community

Spain’s Foreign Policy After Franco

The death of Franco necessitated the definition of a foreign policy project and the overcoming of constraints inherited from the dictatorship. In 1976, Marcelino Oreja, Minister of Foreign Affairs, set priorities in Western Europe (from accession to the EC to improving bilateral relations with neighboring countries), Latin America, and the Arab world. Maintaining relations with the USA was also added to these priorities.

Throughout

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