Literature on German Criminal Law

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  1. The limits of criminal law. A comparative analysis of approaches to legal theorizing Book
    Lauterwein, Carl Constantin (2010)
    ISBN 9780754679462, Ashgate, Farnham
    Criminal law: theory Civil law system Common law Comparative law Legal good Criminal policy
  2. Incompatible contrasts? - preventive detention in Germany and the European Convention on Human Rights Journal Article
    Merkel, Grischa (2010)
    In: German Law Journal, 11(9), pp. 1046-1066
    Arrest, detention and bail European Court of Human Rights European Union and national law (relationship) Comparative law Criminal law Crime prevention Recidivism Psychiatric / mental institution
    DOI
    Open Access
  3. Meditating the different concepts of corporate criminal liability in England and Germany Journal Article
    Beck, Susanne (2010)
    In: German Law Journal, 11(10), pp. 1093-1114
    Comparative law Corporations: criminal liability Philosophy Corporations Business organizations
    DOI
    Open Access
  4. “Fruits of the poisonous tree” in comparative law Journal Article
    Thaman, Stephen C. (2010)
    In: Southwestern Journal of International Law, 16(2), pp. 333-384
    Evidence: criminal law Criminal law: constitutional aspects Due process of law Search and seizure Admissions and confessions Electronic surveillance Torture Constitutional courts Comparative law
  5. Prosecutors as judges Journal Article
    Luna, Erik ; Wade, Marianne (2010)
    In: Washington and Lee Law Review, 67(4), pp. 1413-1532
    Prosecutorial discretion Withdrawal of prosecution and plea bargaining Adversarial system Common law Inquisitorial system Prosecuting and public attorney Criminal procedure Comparative law
  6. Uncertainty and the search for truth at trial. Defining prosecutorial 'objectivity' in German sexual assault cases Journal Article
    Boyne, Shawn Marie (2010)
    In: Washington and Lee Law Review, 67(4)
    Inquisitorial system Adversarial system Prosecutorial discretion Prosecuting and public attorney Criminal procedure Withdrawal of prosecution and plea bargaining Comparative law Sexual offenses
    DOI
  7. Fighting terrorism through multilevel criminal legislation. Security Council Resolution 1373, the EU framework decision on combating terrorism and their implementation in Nordic, Dutch and German criminal law Book
    Husabø, Erling Johannes; Bruce, Ingvild (2009)
    ISBN 9789004177574, Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, Leiden
    Terrorism United Nations (UN) European Law: criminal law and procedure European Law: general European Union and national law (relationship) International and national law (relationship) Comparative law
  8. Regulating plea-bargaining in Germany: Can the Italian approach serve as model to guarantee the independence of German judges Journal Article
    Frommann, Maike (2009)
    In: Hanse Law Review, 5(2), pp. 197-222
    Withdrawal of prosecution and plea bargaining Judges Comparative law Law reform
  9. The public prosecution's role in criminal proceedings under the rule of law. Legal situation in Germany with comparative law remarks on UK and USA Book
    Krey, Volker (2009)
    Institut für Rechtspolitik an der Universität Trier, Trier
    Prosecuting and public attorney Rule of law Comparative law Inquisitorial system Adversarial system Criminal procedure Police Courts Legal history
  10. Corporate liability for manslaughter – A comparison between English and German law Journal Article
    Schneider, Anne (2009)
    In: Zeitschrift für Internationale Strafrechtsdogmatik, 4(1), pp. 22-43
    Corporations: criminal liability Homicide Comparative law Criminal law: complicity Sanctions, Administrative Negligence, Criminal Criminal intent
  11. Criminality of organizations: lessons from domestic law : a comparative perspective Contribution
    Eser, Albin ; Rettenmaier, Felix (2009)
    In: Nollkaemper, André; van der Wilt, Harmen (Eds.), System criminality in international law, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, pp. 222-237
    Corporations: criminal liability Comparative law
  12. Shooting down a hijacked airplane - the German discussion and beyond Journal Article
    Hörnle, Tatjana (2009)
    In: Criminal Law and Philosophy, 3(2), pp. 111-131
    Criminal law: theory Constitutional law Human rights Criminal law: philosophy Philosophy Justification (criminal law) Comparative law
    DOI
  13. Incommunicado detention in Germany: an example of reactive anti-terror legislation and long-term consequences Journal Article
    Oehmichen, Anna (2008)
    In: German Law Journal, 9(7), pp. 855-888
    Arrest, detention and bail Terrorism Defendant/Defense/Defense counsel (criminal procedure) Organized crime Comparative law European Court of Human Rights Human rights Constitutional law Torture
    DOI
    Open Access
  14. May a state torture suspects to save the life of innocents? Journal Article
    Ambos, Kai (2008)
    In: Journal of International Criminal Justice, 6(2), pp. 261-287
    Torture Excuse (criminal law) Justification (criminal law) Defenses (criminal law) Law enforcement Criminal investigation Terrorism Duress International law Comparative law Human rights Crime prevention
    DOI
  15. The "adversarial" procedure: A model superior to other trial systems in international criminal justice? : Reflexions of a judge Contribution
    Eser, Albin (2008)
    In: Kruessmann, Thomas (Eds.), ICTY towards a fair trial?, NWV, Wien, (Recht. Symposium, ), pp. 206-227
    Criminal procedure Adversarial system Inquisitorial system Comparative law Due process of law International criminal courts and tribunals International Criminal Court (ICC)