The Role of the Ultima Ratio Principle in the Jurisprudence of the Norwegian Supreme Court

10 Pages Posted: 19 Feb 2013

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Thomas Frøberg

University of Oslo - Department of Public and International Law

Date Written: January 15, 2013

Abstract

The article examines how the ultima ratio principle can be used to analyze and criticize the argumentation of the courts in cases concerning the interpretation of criminal statutes.

Este artículo analiza la forma en la que el principio de ultima ratio se puede utilizar para analizar y criticar los argumentos de los tribunales en casos relacionados con la interpretación de la legislación penal.

Keywords: Criminal law, Principle of legality, Thin ice principle, Johs. Andenæs, Derecho penal, principio de legalidad, principio de precaución

Suggested Citation

Frøberg, Thomas, The Role of the Ultima Ratio Principle in the Jurisprudence of the Norwegian Supreme Court (January 15, 2013). Oñati Socio-Legal Series, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2013, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2200885

Thomas Frøberg (Contact Author)

University of Oslo - Department of Public and International Law ( email )

P.O. Box 6706 St. Olavs plass
N-0130 Oslo
Norway

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