Continuing offences

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O crime continuado é um conceito jurídico desenvolvido durante o final do século XVIII e início do século XIX, expressado legislativamente pela primeira vez no Código Penal Bávaro de 1813. Emergiu como uma resposta às punições severas para reincidentes, particularmente em casos de theft[3], visando proporcionar uma abordagem mais nuançada da justice[2] criminal. O conceito trata múltiplos atos criminosos como um único delito, com critérios variando por jurisdiction[1]. Seu desenvolvimento reflete movimentos mais amplos de reforma penal e perspetivas de justiça liberal. Académicos continuam a debater os seus fundamentos teóricos e aplicações práticas, examinando as suas implicações éticas e eficácia. Embora ainda seja utilizado em muitos quadros jurídicos, o conceito enfrenta desafios contínuos na adaptação a paisagens criminais contemporâneas. O crime continuado representa uma importante evolução na compreensão da responsabilidade criminal, equilibrando punição com considerações de circunstâncias individuais e justiça sistémica.

Terms definitions
1. jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is the legal authority to administer justice and resolve conflicts, traditionally associated with the judiciary but now encompassing various governmental bodies. It involves principles such as impartiality, inevitability and inertia, with characteristics including mandatory and universal application. Jurisdiction can be voluntary (administrative) or contentious (aimed at social pacification), and is not limited to court proceedings. Alternative methods of conflict resolution such as mediation and arbitration exist alongside court proceedings. The concept is fundamental to civil procedure, involving conditions of action such as legitimate interest and the possibility of redress. Key aspects include the power to determine legal issues, the ability to substitute the will of the parties and providing effective judicial protection as a fundamental right.
2. justice. Justice is a complex philosophical and social concept that has been examined through various lenses in different historical periods. Ancient Greek philosophers such as Socrates and Aristotle explored its subjective and corrective dimensions, while medieval thinkers such as Thomas Aquinas connected justice to divine will. Modern theorists such as Rawls, Sen and Dworkin offer diverse perspectives on fairness, equality and social organisation. Key approaches include utilitarian views that emphasise collective happiness, libertarian perspectives that prioritise individual rights and capability-based frameworks that focus on human potential. Academics debate the fundamental principles of justice, examining the distribution of resources, opportunities and social goods. Symbolically represented by scales, a sword and blindfolded figures, justice embodies impartiality, balance and rational decision-making. Contemporary discourse continues to explore how justice can be achieved through legal, economic and philosophical mechanisms, recognising its dynamic and multifaceted nature.

Continuing offences é o nome legal dado à prática de dois ou mais crimes que estão ligados entre si, segundo certas condições definidas pela legislation ou pela jurisprudence de cada país, determinando o seu processamento e julgamento conjunto, bem como fórmulas especiais para a sua punição em conjunto.

In lei penal brasileira, vem o instituto definido no art. 71; no Portuguese Penal Code, no nº 2 do art. 30.

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