Japan's Prosecution Review Commission

On the Democratic Oversight of Decisions Not To Charge

By:

David T Johnson

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Palgrave Advances in Criminology and Criminal Justice in Asia

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This book explains Japan’s unique Prosecution Review Commission (PRC) which is composed of eleven lay people selected randomly from voter registration lists. Each of the country’s 165 PRCs reviews non-charge decisions made by professional prosecutors and determines which cases should be reinvestigated or charged. PRCs also provide prosecutors with general proposals and recommendations for improving their policies and practices. The book analyzes the history and operations of the PRC and uses statistics and case studies to examine its various impacts, from legitimation and shadow effects to kickbacks and mandatory prosecution. More broadly, this book explores a problem that is common in many criminal justice systems: how to hold prosecutors accountable for their non-charge decisions. It discusses the potential these panels have for improving the quality of criminal justice in Japan and other countries, and it will appeal to scholars and students studying prosecution and democracy, criminal justice, criminology, lay participation, justice reform, and Japanese studies.

Author Biography:

David T. Johnson is Professor of Sociology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA. He has published six previous books which have received numerous awards and honorable mentions.

Release date Australia

January 3rd, 2024

Author

David T Johnson

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Edition

1st ed. 2022

Illustrations

1 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white; XVIII, 208 p. 2 illus., 1 illus. in color.

Pages

208

Series

Palgrave Advances in Criminology and Criminal Justice in Asia

ISBN-13

9783031193750

Product ID

38488634

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