From its creation – in 1977 – until today, the journal Derecho Penal y Criminología (ISSN impreso: 0121-0483, ISSN digital: 2346-2108) publishes semi-annually in printed form. Is one of the multiple spaces dedicated to discussion and scientific diffusion, with the fundamental purpose of selection and circulation of research works from the most outstanding authorities in this area of knowledge, reflecting their thoughts and academic experience obtained in a variety of domestic and international universities and research centers, whose contributions are recognized on a world-wide level, on issues related to criminal law, criminal procedure law, disciplinary law, the general tort law and criminology.

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