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Der Kronzeuge im Strafgesetzbuch

Die Ermittlungshilfe gemäß § 46b StGB aus dogmatischer und empirischer Perspektive
Nomos,  2019, 641 Pages

ISBN 978-3-8487-5224-9


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The work is part of the series Schriften zur Kriminologie (Volume 13)
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englischSince 2009, the German criminal code has contained a far-reaching accomplice evidence rule (“Kronzeugenregelung“) in its sec. 46b. In his book, the author deals intensively with different aspects of this recent legal norm. He concentrates both on practical and on dogmatic problems concerning this highly contentious legal concept. In doing so, he critically analyses some of the traditional prejudices towards so-called supergrasses, particularly the compatibility with the principle of the mandatory prosecution of offenses (Legalitätsprinzip) as well as with the principle of guilt (Schuldprinzip). The core of the work is a nationwide empirical study which examines the practical application of the accomplice evidence rule. It contains an online survey among judges, prosecutors, lawyers and policemen, an analysis of court decisions and (for the first time ever) a student survey about the present topic. It is the largest empirical study on accomplice witnesses in Germany so far.

»Die vorliegende Arbeit stellt einen enormen Mehrwert für die Strafrechtswissenschaft dar und wird nicht nur wegen seiner umfangreichen Empirie Grundlage weiterer Arbeiten und/oder Reformbestrebungen werden.«
Oliver Michaelis, LL.B., NZWiSt 3/2019, IX