PUB - Publikationen an der Universität Bielefeld

The consensual non-prosecution of criminal proceedings at an early stage has gained in importance - both in practice and through normative extensions. Nevertheless, its modalities seem questionable, considering that the term "eliminating the public interest" is not further defined by the legislator and dispositions are negotiated without taking evidence and are characterised by informality. It represents a stage of proceedings, in which the prosecuting authorities are confronted with a suspect whose defense and competence seem to have a decisive influence on the outcome of the proceedings. Despite a wide range of empirical research since the introduction of Section 153a of the Code of Criminal Procedure in 1974, there is still a need for in-depth research that could provide new perspectives on privileged approaches to the application of the norm. These can be placed in the context of acceptance of criminal justice decisions and their interdependence with access to criminal law.