Kuritegude
Kuritegude is the Estonian term used to refer to criminal acts, or offenses, that are prohibited by law and punishable by the state. In law and criminology, kuritegude are acts that violate protected social interests such as life, bodily integrity, property, and public order. The concept encompasses a range of acts deemed criminal under a jurisdiction’s penal framework.
The core elements of a criminal act typically include actus reus (the actual prohibited conduct) and mens
Criminal acts are usually categorized by severity and type. Common categories include violent crimes (such as
In Estonia, as in many legal systems, kuritegude are defined within a formal penal code. Penalties vary
Policy approaches to reducing kuritegude include deterrence, rehabilitation, restorative justice, and preventive programs. Research in criminology