Fundamental characteristics of the validity of the criminal code in the law of Bosnia and Herzegovina Cover Image

Osnovne karakteristike važenja krivičnog zakona u krivičnom pravu Bosne i Hercegovine
Fundamental characteristics of the validity of the criminal code in the law of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Author(s): Miro Katić
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Matica hrvatska Mostar
Keywords: criminal code; criminal laws; space and time validity of the criminal law; individual validity; punished person; criminal prosecution; immunity; extradition and asylum

Summary/Abstract: The author elaborates the concept of the fundamental characteristics of the validity of the criminal code in the law of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The subject matter is elaborated in the domain of the criminal law of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Srpska, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Brcko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The paper covers the issue of criminal-justice regulations on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina, taking into account its Entities and the District whereas each Entity has delegated its powers and functions by its own relevant govermental laws and the laws existing under the sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The subject matter engages the problem of analyzing the criminal code, their restrictions and validities in the criminal law of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition, the author develops the concept of space domain of the criminal law which is of considerable importance in the process of assigning the authorities.Moreover, the concept of time validity is also considered as well as the validity of the criminal law in relation to individuals.According to the subject matter, the author develops the concept of the criminal law regarding to persons who are subject to prosecution for the criminal offence both on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina and outside, as well the issues concering the process of conducting complete criminal proceedings. Regarding the validity of the criminal law in relation to individuals there is an immunity in the aspect of conducting criminal proceedings for persons under specified categorizations. That is,they lay claim to immunities of public and international laws. In the domain of international relations, the issues of extradition and asylum are also analyzed.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 68
  • Page Range: 66-76
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Croatian