Suchergebnisse

"Das Problem einer regional wie national unterschiedlichen Strafzumessungspraxis existiert weltweit, und die Erklärungen für unterschiedliche Orientierungen in den jeweiligen Ländern werden oft mit sozialen und politischen Faktoren ebenso wie schlicht Traditionen des Rechtssystems verbunden. Europa scheint die einzige Region der Weit zu sein, wo 'konzertierte' Versuche zur Entwicklung gemeinsamer Strafzumessungsstandards möglich erscheinen. Im folgenden werden diese Bemühungen in Anbetracht der aktuellen Entwicklungen überprüft." (Autorenreferat)

Abstract: Some problems in deciding whether or not to prosecute a person against whom there is sufficient evidence are discussed, and it is argued that, as we move towards a reformed prosecution system, we do not know enough about the principles on which prosecution decisions are taken or ought to be taken. Thorough research is essential in order to satisfy members of society that the discretion is being exercised properly, and in order to provide greater guidance to police and prosecutors so as to improve consistency. Several alternatives to prosecution are then examined and, taking a cue from the relative infrequency with which many non‐police agencies resort to prosecution, it is argued that serious consideration should be given to the introduction of a fixed penalty system for minor property offences.