Description
The amicable settlement procedure in Belgium, as described in Article 216bis Sv, entails that the accused pays a pre-negotiated sum of money in exchange for the dismissal of criminal proceedings. This procedure, which takes place behind closed doors, and the decision-making processes of involved actors have not previously been studied in practice. My doctoral research addresses this lacuna and focuses on economic, financial, tax and special criminal law procedures in Flemish public prosecution service. The data collection method for this study includes interviews with various actors, including lawyers and public prosecutors. During this presentation, I will discuss three central themes based on the interviews: (1) the roles of involved actors (as defined by the actors themselves), (2) their decision-making processes, and (3) the interactions and dynamics between the various actors involved. I will conclude with a reflection on how this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the practice of amicable settlements in this specific legal context.| Period | 12 Sept 2024 |
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| Event title | European Society of Criminology (ESC) |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | RomaniaShow on map |