Abstract

In this paper we carry out an analysis of the subjective element of the unjust present in the crime of self- indoctrination or self- training for terrorist purposes. For this, we start making a brief study of the objective type, and we continue with the doctrinal and jurisprudential review of the aforementioned subjective element. We are facing a redoubled teleological component, which stands as the fundamental aspect to determine the typicity of behaviors, and which has attracted severe criticism. This is a much-discussed crime, which conflicts with essential principles of the Spanish punitive system and which presents serious doubts of constitutionality, so we propose its derogation and, failing that, we recommend a restrictive interpretation, which should be compatible with respect for human rights, specially, to ideological, religious and conscience freedom.