Introduction to Criminal Law: Concepts and Sanctions
Topic 1 – Penalizing Authority and Ius Poenale
Penalizing Authority (Subjective Concept of Criminal Law), Ius Poenale (Objective Concept of Criminal Law)
* Right to Punish: The right of the State to punish. Only the State has the power to impose sanctions through the judiciary.
* Ius Poenale: A set of rules governing certain conduct as criminal offenses or subject to legal consequences that can be a penalty or security measure.
Theme 1 – Content and Punishment of Criminal Law
Focuses on the concept of
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BANK OF LABOR LAW QUESTIONS OF LAST QUARTER
1. Ecuadorian Social Security Institute (IESS)
What is the IESS?
A decentralized public entity created by the Political Constitution of the Republic.
What is the autonomy of IESS?
Self-regulation, technical, administrative, financial, and budgetary management.
What is the Division of Insurance?
The administration of compulsory insurance business in basic units.
What is geographical decentralization?
The activity of membership and collection of contributions and
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Promoting Equality and Protecting Women
3.4 – Plans for Equal Opportunities
The initial plan aimed to support the regulatory framework for achieving equality and transforming attitudes, behaviors, lifestyles, and social structures that hinder women’s personal growth and participation in culture, work, and politics.
The second Equality Plan, adopted by the Council of Ministers, continued the established lines of action and incorporated new measures to address emerging challenges and situations faced
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Guardianship
Guardianship is established by court order, granting the guardian responsibility for the person and/or property of a child. The guardian is responsible for ensuring the child’s well-being, including providing adequate food, education, and a supportive environment that fosters their integration into society.
Guardianship can be automatically assumed in urgent situations where a child requires immediate intervention. In such cases, the public entity must inform the Prosecutor and the child’
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Purpose and Principles of the Social Security System (SSSS) Regarding Situations of Dependency
Regardless of the severity of their situation, all dependent persons are entitled to the support and assistance necessary for life, according to their needs and capabilities. The purpose of the SSSS is to:
- Prevent dependency.
- Help dependent persons by providing the necessary protection measures.
- Carry out personal and social empowerment that enables dependent persons to regain maximum independence.
- Promote
Understanding Assets in Law: A Comprehensive Guide
Assets in Law
Concept: Assets are tangible or intangible things with economic value that can be the object of a legal relationship. To be considered an asset, a good must meet the following criteria:
- Suitability to Meet an Economic Interest: Assets must have economic value and are not limited to moral elements of personality like life, honor, or freedom. They are considered extensions of personality.
- Autonomous Economic Management: Assets must possess economic autonomy, existing as distinct economic