Minoría de edad y delincuencia sexual: consecuencias jurídicas aplicables a menores que cometen delitos contra la libertad e indemnidad sexual

Identifier:  TDX:3119

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX3119

Authors:  Sancho Conde, Tatiana

Abstract:
This doctoral thesis presents the study of the legal consequences that apply to juvenile sex offenders, in order to rhink about the necessary, appropriateness and the effects that they produce, as well as acquire the necessary knowledge to make proposals for improving the legal instruments. Fot that purpose, first is necessary to consider the scientific knowledge about sexual contact between minors with the aim to know if the mechanisms set out in the Spanish legislation to face the sexual delinquency reflects the current reality of our society and are proportionate to this kind of youth delinquency. Once the above goal, a legal analysis of the criminal legislation and the protection of children and young people legislation applicable to juvenile sex offenders is done. Since Spain has not been a pioneer in the implementation of such measures, it is also necessary to know the legal situation compared to some european countries in our environment and other western countries who have enacted specific legislation for sexual offenders. Finally, legislative reforms are proposed to adapt the current regulation to the minor's circumstances and characteristics.