How to Understand non bis in idem?: The Element of idem According to the ECtHR
Abstract
The European Court of Human Rights essentially has three approaches on the issue of the interpretation of idem within the context of the non bis in idem principle, namely “same conduct test”, “essential elements test” and “same act test”. These three interpretations are highly open to criticism. In this regard, it is clear that a new concept is necessary to distinguish act in terms of substantive criminal law and act in procedural criminal law practice. In order to determine what constitutes an idem, one should consider the concept of “procedural act”. Moreover, I contend that providing a concrete and consistent interpretation of idem depends on the differentiation of the terms idem and same idem.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Law in Context
Journal Section
Research Article
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Publication Date
November 26, 2019
Submission Date
June 13, 2019
Acceptance Date
September 16, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Number: 67