The International German-Latin American Society of Criminal Sciences (SIGLA-CP) was born as a civil and academic initiative to promote exchange between German speakers (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and others) and Latin Americans in the field of Criminal Sciences. SIGLA-CP was founded on September 20, 2019 in the city of Weimar (Germany) within the framework of the commemoration of the centenary of the Weimar Constitution.
International German-Latin American Society of Criminal Sciences (SIGLA-CP)
I LATIN AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL SCIENCES
This meeting was organized by the University of Guanajuato and the International German-Latin American Society of Criminal Sciences (SIGLA-CP), with the intention of adding a contribution to the international dialogue in the field of Criminal Sciences.
At the inauguration, the Rector General of the UG, Dr. Luis Felipe Guerrero Agripino, highlighted the importance of inter-institutional alliances, which allow not only to build theoretical frameworks, but also to fulfill the social commitment to contribute to the construction of better social scenarios from education.
The first Latin American School of Criminal Sciences was organized into master classes and workshops with professors with recognized experience; topics on Latin American criminal dogmatics and criminal procedure were addressed.
WÜRZBURG WORKSHOP – “CURRENT CHALLENGES OF CRIMINAL LAW AND CRIMINAL POLICY IN GERMANY AND LATIN AMERICA” – 2024
The 2024 Workshop, entitled "Current Challenges of Criminal Law and Criminal Policy in Germany and Latin America," held in Würzburg, Germany, from July 22 to 26, 2024, was a prominent event that facilitated the exchange of knowledge and experience among experts in criminal law and criminal policy from various regions. Renowned scholars such as Professors Dr. Katharina Beckemper, Dr. Eric Hilgendorf, Dr. Jörg Eisele, Dr. hc mult. Eugenio Raúl participated.
Zaffaroni, Dr. Cristina Montalvo, and other prominent criminal lawyers from various regions of the world, the event addressed crucial topics and fostered in-depth discussions. Attendees appreciated the quality of the presentations, the enriching exchange of perspectives, and the creation of international collaboration networks, highlighting the innovation and learning applicable to criminal law and criminal policy. This workshop not only met but exceeded expectations, establishing a valuable platform for professional development and future cooperation between Germany and Latin America.
LETTER FROM PROFESSOR CLAUS ROXIN HONORARY PRESIDENT OF SIGLA-CP
For historical memory, we are very pleased to share with you the speech of Professor Claus Roxin as honorary President of SIGLA-CP. This speech, in his own handwriting, is unpublished and highlights the affection between German and Latin American criminal sciences for three reasons.
First of all, most of my writings are translated into Spanish. Secondly, I myself have visited most Latin American countries, giving lectures there and discussing with colleagues.
And thirdly, Latin American jurisprudence has also dealt with my theories. Just think about the Fujimori case.
Furthermore , Professor Roxin expresses the following: 3/3.1 "Our international cooperation is not a coincidence, but is required by the nature of criminal law. The legal order of modern states should provide citizens with the greatest possible freedom of action , "and at the same time, the greatest possible security. These two objectives are partly contrary. Putting them in agreement is a difficult task, which largely falls to criminal law. Without international cooperation it is very difficult to find an optimal solution."
"To conclude, I reiterate my warm gratitude. You have made me very happy!"