Eugenio Zaffaroni
Eugenio Zaffaroni is a prominent Argentine jurist and former Supreme Court Justice known for his progressive views on criminal law and human rights. He has been a vocal advocate for social justice and has influenced legal thought in Argentina, particularly in matters concerning the rights of individuals and the treatment of crime. Zaffaroni's work emphasizes the importance of understanding the socio-economic factors that contribute to crime, often challenging conventional notions of justice and punishment. His views have sparked debates, especially among conservative politicians, as seen in recent criticisms by Javier Milei, who accused him of promoting a victim-centric approach to crime.
Born on Nov 17, 1940 (84 years old)
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Peru:
Eugenio Zaffaroni is mentioned as a former judge of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
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Argentina:
Eugenio Zaffaroni is a former judge associated with the garantismo theory in criminal law.
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Uruguay:
Milei mentioned Eugenio Zaffaroni in the context of his views on crime and punishment.
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Argentina:
Eugenio Zaffaroni is referenced by Javier Milei in relation to his views on criminals being victims of the system.
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Uruguay:
Zaffaroni is referenced in the context of Milei's criticism of a lenient approach to crime.
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Uruguay:
Zaffaroni's doctrine was criticized by Milei in relation to Kicillof's approach to crime.
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