The case of Milly Boele

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Rule of Law

Chapter 5

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Today

Discuss Chapter 5: Criminal Proceedings

We will discuss homework question 1 - 7

After this class you know how criminal proceedings take place under the rule of law. 

Wat do we mean by criminal procedures?

What are the six phases of a criminal procedure?

From the detection of a crime to the moment the prison door closes

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What do we mean by the presumption of the innocence?

What is the connection between the principle of legality and criminal procedures

What is the role of the Public Prosecutor within the investigation and later the courtroom?

https://www.om.nl/documenten/vragen-en-antwoorden/wat-is-de-taak-van-de-officier-van-justitie

Investigation: Investigative Powers

Police are allowed to use means of coercion

• Example: search the suspect, seize evidence

However, it has it limits

Permission needed from Public prosecutor or examining judges

• Example: entry warrant, search warrant

Prosecution: What are the options of the Public Prosecutor with a case?

The Trial

1.	Opening	Judges
2.	Charges	A
3.	B	Judges
4.	C	Public Prosecutor
5.	Plea	Lawyer
6.	Last Word	D
7.	E	Judges

What are the charges against Sander V. according to the article?

The Public Prosecutor makes a closing speech during a trial. Which information from the closing speech is mentioned in the article?

What shows that the judges have not fully accepted the charges and the closing speech?