Agent Provocateur in the Legislation of the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and the USA
Agent Provocateur in the Legislation of the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and the USA
Author(s): Bronislava CoufalováSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: criminal liability; entrapment; encouragement; organized crime; corruption; police provocation; reactive agent; agent provocateur;
Summary/Abstract: In relation to the activities of organized crime groups and their dynamic development in the areas of corruptive behavior which seems to be aimed at not only the leading representatives of the national political scene, but also at the area of national economy, economy and culture, discussions keep arising especially in the lay public about the enactment of the institute of the so called agent provocateur into the Czech legal environment. This institute has many supporters and also many opponents. Also some foreign legislations could be an inspiring element for the Czech legislation.
Journal: International and Comparative Law Review
- Issue Year: 16/2016
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 55-68
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English