Literature on German Criminal Law

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  1. Sentencing in Germany. Explaining long-term stability in the structure of criminal sanctions and sentencing Journal Article
    Albrecht, Hans-Jörg (2013)
    In: Law and Contemporary Problems, 76(1), pp. 211-236
    Sentences Prisons and imprisonment Penology Insanity Criminal law: constitutional aspects Judicial process
  2. The incapacitation of the dangerous offender: criminal policy and legislation in the Federal Republic of Germany Contribution
    Albrecht, Hans-Jörg (2012)
    In: Duker, Marius; Malsch, Marijke (Eds.), Incapacitation. Trends and new perspectives, Routledge, Ashgate, pp. 39-61
    Arrest, detention and bail Criminal policy Criminals Recidivism Punishment, Purposes of Sanctions, Criminal Sanctions, Non-criminal Sentences Legislation European Court of Human Rights Prisons and imprisonment Judicial statistics
  3. German practice regarding enforcement of sentences passed by international criminal courts and tribunals Journal Article
    Elberling, Björn (2011)
    In: German Yearbook of International Law, pp. 665-670
    International criminal law International judicial assistance Sanctions, Criminal Sentences Prisons and imprisonment Parole and probation International criminal courts and tribunals
  4. Juvenile law and recidivism in Germany - new evidence from the old continent Journal Article
    Pichler, Stefan ; Roemer, Daniel (2011)
    In: University of Heidelberg - Discussion Paper Series, pp. 1-47
    Criminal law: juveniles Recidivism Empirical research Prisons and imprisonment Rehabilitation of criminals Punishment, Purposes of
    DOI
  5. Turning 18: what a difference application of adult criminal law makes Journal Article
    Entorf, Horst (2011)
    In: IZA Discussion Paper, pp. 1-32
    Criminal law Criminal law: juveniles Recidivism Empirical research Economics Punishment, Purposes of Prisons and imprisonment Rehabilitation of criminals
  6. Securitized societies. The rule of law history of a free fall Book
    Albrecht, Peter-Alexis (2011)
    ISBN 9783830518969, Berliner Wiss.-Verl., Berlin
    Criminal law Criminology Crime prevention Human rights National security Prisons and imprisonment Criminal policy Rule of law European Law: criminal law and procedure
  7. Life sentences in Germany: an example of increasing punitiveness in the criminal justice system? Contribution
    Dessecker, Axel (2011)
    In: Kury, Helmut; Shea, Evelyn (Eds.), Punitiveness and punishment, Brockmeyer, Bochum, (Crime and crime policy, 8-3), pp. 21-42
    Sentences Prisons and imprisonment Legal history Judicial statistics Statistics Parole and probation
  8. Dealing with the mentally ill in the criminal justice system in Germany Journal Article
    Konrad, Norbert ; Lau, Steffen (2010)
    In: International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 33(4), pp. 236-240
    Mental health Psychiatry Psychiatric / mental institution Insanity Criminal law: culpability Parole and probation Prisons and imprisonment Law reform Withdrawal of prosecution and plea bargaining
    DOI
  9. Factor structure of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist: Youth version in German female and male detainees and community adolescents Journal Article
    Sevecke, Kathrin ; Pukrop, Ralf ; Kosson, David S.; Krischer, Maya K. (2009)
    In: Psychological Assessment, 21(1), pp. 45-56
    Psychology Criminal law: juveniles Prisons and imprisonment
    DOI
  10. Dangerousness, long prison terms, and preventive measures in Germany Journal Article
    Dessecker, Axel (2009)
    In: Champ pénal/Penal field, pp. 1-27
    Crime prevention Prisons and imprisonment Criminals Penology Mental health Legal history Sentences
    DOI
  11. Why aren't German penal policies harsher and imprisonment rates higher? Journal Article
    Tonry, Michael H. (2004)
    In: German Law Journal, 5(10), pp. 1187-1206
    Criminal policy Prisons and imprisonment Criminology Sociology Empirical research
    DOI
    Open Access
  12. Hitler's prisons. Legal terror in Nazi Germany Book
    Wachsmann, Nikolaus (2004)
    ISBN 9780300102505, Yale University Press, New Haven
    Prisons and imprisonment Legal history
  13. Youth justice in Germany Journal Article
    Albrecht, Hans-Jörg (2004)
    In: Crime & Justice, pp. 443-493
    Criminal law: juveniles Sentences Crime Criminal procedure Penology Prisons and imprisonment
    DOI
  14. Prisoner-on-prisoner violence: Victimization of young offenders in prison. Some German findings Journal Article
    Kury, Helmut ; Smartt, Ursula (2002)
    In: Criminal Justice, 2(4), pp. 411-437
    Prisons and imprisonment Violence Criminology Sexual offenses Empirical research
  15. Corruption in law enforcement agencies - Views from within the criminal justice system: Results from a German corruption study Contribution
    Mischkowitz, Robert (2002)
    In: Fijnaut, Cyrille; Huberts, Leo (Eds.), Corruption, integrity and law enforcement, Kluwer Law International, The Hague, pp. 75-90
    Offenses committed in public office Law enforcement Police Judges Prisons and imprisonment Prosecuting and public attorney Empirical research