The prosecution role where courts decide cases

Marianne Wade, Paul Smit, Bruno Aubusson de Cavarlay

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Abstract

This article explores the role played by prosecutors during the court stage of criminal proceedings. It complements Peter et al.’s chapter on negotiated case settlements in showing how the power to decide cases is divided between judges and prosecutors when cases are taken to court. Providing information as to, e.g. what influence prosecutors in the 11 study countries have on what evidence is brought to court in “normal” and accelerated court proceedings, this chapter explores the balance of responsibilities in court rooms across Europe.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)133 - 143
Number of pages11
JournalEuropean Journal on Criminal Policy and Research
Volume14
Issue number2-3
Early online date29 Jul 2008
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2008

Keywords

  • Balance of power judges/prosecutors
  • Court criminal proceedings
  • Role played by prosecutor

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