Towards Coherence In Criminal Justice

This book explores the pursuit of coherence in criminal justice, focusing on aligning laws with human rights and modern challenges. It examines key principles, international influences, and issues like human trafficking and electronic evidence, offering insights for legal scholars across Europe

This book explores the pursuit of coherence in criminal justice, addressing how criminal laws and practices can become more rational and aligned with human rights principles. It examines key criminal justice principles like legality, proportionality, and presumption of innocence, aiming to adapt them to modern societal and technological challenges. The work highlights the growing influence of international conventions and European courts on national legal systems, emphasizing the need for thoughtful implementation of transnational precedents. While focused on Lithuanian criminal justice, topics like human trafficking, drug possession, and electronic evidence are relevant across Europe, offering insights for legal researchers globally.

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Jolanta Zajanckauskien is a researcher in the field of criminal procedure law, with over 25 years of experience. Her research interests include the protection of vulnerable participants in criminal proceedings, the use of compulsory medical measures, and the analysis of specific criminal offenses. Dr. J. Zajanckauskien has published textbooks, methodological tools, and over 30 scientific articles on criminal procedure law. Moreover, she has conducted and overseen commissioned research with the objective of enhancing the efficacy of judicial and prosecutorial operations. Currently, she serves as Professor and Director of the Institute of Criminal Law and Procedure at Mykolas Romeris University Law School. Additionally, Professor Zajanckauskien is the principal of the Mykolas Romeris University Master's degree program "Criminal Law and Criminology."

Rima Azubalyt is an experienced legal scholar with a specialization in criminal procedure law and human rights, with nearly three decades of experience. She has authored over 40 scientific publications and several textbooks. Additionally, she engages in research and development projects and oversees the work of doctoral students. Her research interests include human rights in criminal procedures, fair trials, evidence law, and the rights of vulnerable individuals, including victims. Currently, she holds the position of professor at the Law School of Mykolas Romeris University and serves as a judge of the Supreme Court of Lithuania, a role she has held since 2014.

Oleg Fedosiuk is a professor and legal scholar with a specialization in criminal law. In 2000, he successfully defended his doctoral thesis in the field of criminal law at Mykolas Romeris University (Vilnius) and was awarded a doctorate degree. He has 28 years of experience in teaching and research. During this period, he has published 46 articles on substantive criminal law. His research interests include the interpretation, application, and development of criminal law. Additionally, he has served as a judge on the Supreme Court of Lithuania since 2007.