Interpretation, jurisdiction and the authority of law

El presente ensayo plantea la dicotomía existente entre el principio de autoridad del Derecho y la idea de autonomía individual partiendo de un análisis crítico de un trabajo clásico del iusfilósofo Joseph Raz sobre la teoría de la autoridad.This essay presents the dichotomy between the principie of authority of law and the idea of individual autonomy based on a critical analysis of a classical work of the legal philosopher Joseph Raz on the theory of authority

El Derecho es necesariamente vago

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La vaguedad y el Estado de Derecho: Una crisis en la adjudicación de derechos humanos

Todo sistema legal necesita normas vagas, y luego el sistema necesita tribunalesque resuelvan disputas sobre la aplicación de normas vagas. La vaguedad y elEstado de Derecho no son necesariamente incompatibles. Pero tampoco son necesariamente compatibles. Cuando las leyes vagas llevan a decisiones judiciales arbitrarias, un sistema legal pierde el Estado de Derecho hasta cierto punto. ¿Cómo podemos distinguir entre situaciones en las que la vaguedad desvirtúa o no el Estado de Derecho? Voy a abordar esta pregunta discutiendo la adjudicación de Derechos Humanos. Algunas de las normas más vagas de los sistemas legales se usan en las cartas de Derechos, y estas disposiciones pueden resultar en litigios que desafían la racionalidad, y por lo tanto, la legitimidad de la toma de decisión judicial

Professor Joseph Raz (1939-2022). In memoriam

This article reviews: Professor Joseph Raz (1939-2022). In memoriam Este artículo reseña: Profesor Joseph Raz (1939-2022). In memoria

Profesor Joseph Raz (1939-2022). In memoriam

Este artículo reseña: Profesor Joseph Raz (1939-2022). In memoria

Stimulant Reduction Intervention using Dosed Exercise (STRIDE) - CTN 0037: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is a need for novel approaches to the treatment of stimulant abuse and dependence. Clinical data examining the use of exercise as a treatment for the abuse of nicotine, alcohol, and other substances suggest that exercise may be a beneficial treatment for stimulant abuse, with direct effects on decreased use and craving. In addition, exercise has the potential to improve other health domains that may be adversely affected by stimulant use or its treatment, such as sleep disturbance, cognitive function, mood, weight gain, quality of life, and anhedonia, since it has been shown to improve many of these domains in a number of other clinical disorders. Furthermore, neurobiological evidence provides plausible mechanisms by which exercise could positively affect treatment outcomes. The current manuscript presents the rationale, design considerations, and study design of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network (CTN) CTN-0037 Stimulant Reduction Intervention using Dosed Exercise (STRIDE) study.</p> <p>Methods/Design</p> <p>STRIDE is a multisite randomized clinical trial that compares exercise to health education as potential treatments for stimulant abuse or dependence. This study will evaluate individuals diagnosed with stimulant abuse or dependence who are receiving treatment in a residential setting. Three hundred and thirty eligible and interested participants who provide informed consent will be randomized to one of two treatment arms: Vigorous Intensity High Dose Exercise Augmentation (DEI) or Health Education Intervention Augmentation (HEI). Both groups will receive TAU (i.e., usual care). The treatment arms are structured such that the quantity of visits is similar to allow for equivalent contact between groups. In both arms, participants will begin with supervised sessions 3 times per week during the 12-week acute phase of the study. Supervised sessions will be conducted as one-on-one (i.e., individual) sessions, although other participants may be exercising at the same time. Following the 12-week acute phase, participants will begin a 6-month continuation phase during which time they will attend one weekly supervised DEI or HEI session.</p> <p>Clinical Trials Registry</p> <p>ClinicalTrials.gov, <a href="http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01141608">NCT01141608</a></p> <p><url>http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01141608?term=Stimulant+Reduction+Intervention+using+Dosed+Exercise&rank=1</url></p