Public Interest in Criminal Prosecution in the Modern Era

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A Comparative Analysis

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Contributors from across the globe investigate how criminal justice systems grapple with the tension between procedural fairness, institutional efficiency, and the general welfare of the public.Drawing on legal frameworks and practices from around the world, this book explores the structural and philosophical challenges that shape modern criminal courts—asking not only what works, but what ought to work. Identifying common patterns and divergent approaches, contributors ultimately offer a holistic perspective on how justice systems can uphold the rule of law while meeting the demands of speed, cost, and caseload management. The timely and thought-provoking contributions provide actionable insights for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to reform criminal justice in ways that serve both principle and practicality.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-07-23
Mått152 x 229 x 25 mm
Vikt454 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor272
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9798216380542

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List of Cases List of LegislationAcknowledgmentsForeword by Lindsay FarmerIntroduction: Mapping the Role of Public Interest Across Legal Traditions by Rahime ErbasChapter One: Prosecuting in the Public Interest: The CPS and the Evolving Role of the Public Prosecutor in England and Wales by Kajsa Dinesson Chapter Two: Prosecution in the Public Interest: The Scottish Dimension by Pamela R. FergusonChapter Three: Rule of Law and Public Interest in Polish Criminal Proceeding from an Axiological Perspective by Bartlomiej Oreziak & Marcin WielecChapter Four: Public Interest and the Principle of Opportunity in the Prosecution of Crimes Committed by Minors in Cases of Sexual Violence in Spain by Adán Carrizo González-CastellChapter Five: Opportunity Principle and Legal Persons: Compliance and Criminal Mediation as Manifestations of the Modern Criminal Justice System in Spain by Selena Tierno BarriosChapter Six: The Republic's Prosecutor and the Public Interest: The Turkish Perspective by Rahime Erbas, Hüseyin Sik and Çigdem Dönmez Chapter Seven: The Constant Reform of the Criminal Procedure in Romania: The Exercising of Public Interest by the Prosecutor by Mihail Udroiu & Cristian Dumitru Mihe?Chapter Eight: The Impact of the Public Interest on the Legislative and Judicial Penal Policy: The Case of the Republic of North Macedonia by Aleksandra Gruevska Drakulevski & Aleksandra Deanoska TrendafilovaChapter Nine: A Public Interest at the Intersection of Criminal Law and Constitutional Oversight in Ukraine by Larysa ZhdankinaChapter Ten: The Public Interest Balancing Theory in Prosecution: An Analysis Based on Chinese Prosecutorial Practice by Tang LanchiConclusion: Public Interest in Prosecution: From Rhetoric to Normative Frameworks by Rahime ErbasIndexAbout the EditorAbout the Contributors

This book offers an important comparative account of one of the most elusive yet essential concepts underpinning criminal prosecution: public interest. With precision and depth, it explores how public interest shapes prosecutorial discretion across diverse jurisdictions, from Scotland’s broad gatekeeping powers to Türkiye’s tightly regulated framework, and from England and Wales to China, North Macedonia, Ukraine and beyond. The breadth of coverage, combined with the thoughtful normative reflections woven throughout, results in a collection that brings clarity and coherence to an often overlooked area of criminal law. In particular, the volume provides critical insights into how public interest functions at the core of prosecutorial decision-making choices, balancing fairness and efficiency, and shaping the legitimacy of prosecution itself. This is an indispensable work for criminal law and justice scholars, practitioners, and anyone seeking to understand the powerful role public interest plays in shaping criminal justice systems worldwide.