Learning outcomes of the curricular unit

Learning objectives correspond to:

• obtaining a solid legal-theoretical and operational knowledge on evidentiary matters
• the ability to deal with evidence in criminal proceedings from a classical perspective, or by addressing the new challenges in this area
• the consolidation of critical intervention skills in the way the proof is or should be carried out

Curricular unit aligned with SDG 16

Syllabus

constitutional framework of evidentiary matters

• purpose of proof in criminal proceedings
• historical truth vs procedural truth
• Prohibited evidence / Prohibited methods of proof
• general principles of criminal proceedings relating to proof
• means of obtaining evidence and evidence established in the code of criminal procedure
• the production of evidence throughout the process 
• reference to evidence contained in separate legal diplomas
• consideration of problematic aspects associated with the obtention and the use of evidence in criminal proceedings