Japan's Prosecution Review Commission

On the Democratic Oversight of Decisions Not To Charge

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• David T. Johnson

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• 228 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Juristische Literatur
• Kriminalistik
• Recht

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The Prosecution Review Commission (PRC) in Japan plays a crucial role in overseeing non-charge decisions made by professional prosecutors, involving eleven randomly selected laypeople. This book delves into the PRC's history, operations, and influence on the legal system, utilizing statistics and case studies to highlight its impact on case reinvestigation, policy improvement, and broader implications such as legitimation and mandatory prosecution. It offers insights into how the PRC balances public participation with the professional prosecution process.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Paperback