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Die Diskussion um die Rückwirkung bei Einführung der Untreue in Österreich 1931
The Discussion about the Retroactive Introduction of Embezzlement in Austria in 1931

Author(s): Christoph Schmetterer
Subject(s): History, History of Law, Criminal Law, Interwar Period (1920 - 1939)
Published by: STS Science Centre Ltd
Keywords: Austrian criminal law; Embezzlement; ex post facto law; Friedrich Ehrenfest; nulla poena sine lege;

Summary/Abstract: In December 1931 a new crime, embezzlement, was incorporated into Austrian law. This was done retroactively although ex post facto penal laws had been considered highly objectionable since the late 18th century. This article analyzes how this idea was generally developed in legislation and jurisprudence as well as the discussion specific to the ex post facto law of 1931.

  • Issue Year: 14/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 15-23
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: German