The Dutch criminal justice system

Abstract

This book covers both the organization of the present Dutch criminal justice system and the main procedures used within the system. It deals with the basic principles that guide the operation of the Dutch criminal justice system. Index PrefaceIntroductionThe Dutch Criminal CodeThe Dutch Code of Criminal ProcedureThe main organs of the criminal justice systemIssues of criminal lawIssues of procedural lawThe system of sanctionsSentencingThe prison systemEarly release, pardon, and aftercare of prisonersFigures of crime and sentencing AnnexesI. Demographic issues II. Statistical data III. Further reading

This report describes the organization and operation of the Dutch criminal justice system. Its contents are: The Dutch Criminal Code; The Dutch Code of criminal procedure; The main organs of the criminal justice system; Issues of criminal law; Issues of procedural law; The system system of sanctions; Sentencing; The prison system; Early release, pardon and after-care of prisoners; Figures on crime and sentencing.