Law, Community and Ultima Ratio in Transnational Law

Authors

  • Massimo Fichera University of Helsinki

Keywords:

Transnational law, market, democracy, community, soft law, legitimacy, Derecho transnacional, mercado, democracia, comunidad, leyes blandas, legitimidad

Abstract

The paper aims to examine the concept of transnational law and the way market forces affect the notion of community at the transnational level. Can the principle of ultima ratio operate in this context and how should this occur? Recent events, including the expansion of the anti-money laundering legislation and the measures enacted following the economic crisis, will be used as emblematic cases illustrating the development of transnational law and its impact on society. The analysis will also focus on a general discussion on whether the market can be considered an integral part of a transnational community and the extent to which principles and ideas generated in criminal law can contribute to a community-oriented approach.

Este artículo pretende examinar el concepto de derecho transnacional y la forma en las fuerzas del mercado influyen en la noción de comunidad en el ámbito transnacional. ¿Puede el principio de ultima ratio operar en este contexto y cómo debería ocurrir? Los últimos acontecimientos, incluida la ampliación de la legislación contra el blanqueo de dinero y las medidas adoptadas a raíz de la crisis económica, se utilizarán como casos emblemáticos que ilustran el desarrollo del derecho transnacional y su impacto en la sociedad. El análisis se centrará también en un análisis general sobre si el mercado puede ser considerado como parte integrante de una comunidad transnacional y en qué medida los principios e ideas generadas en el derecho penal pueden contribuir a un enfoque orientado a la comunidad.

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Ultima Ratio, a principle at risk. European Perspectives

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Published

05-11-2012

How to Cite

Fichera, M. (2012) “Law, Community and Ultima Ratio in Transnational Law”, Oñati Socio-Legal Series, 3(1), pp. 62–80. Available at: https://opo.iisj.net/index.php/osls/article/view/226 (Accessed: 18 April 2024).

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2013): Ultima Ratio, a principle at risk. European Perspectives

Section

Part two: Ultima ratio in the post-national context

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