Mediation in de politiefase van het strafproces

The Policy framework for restorative justice facilities during the criminal process describes which are available in Dutch system when a case is settled by public prosecutor’s office or heard judge. policy that mediation only decision of police, to submit file prosecutor, has already been made. Mediation currently plays no formal part decision. aim this article explore possibilities handled taking into account discretion prosecutor decide whether prosecute not (Dutch principles: ‘vervolgingsmonopolie’ and ‘opportuniteitsbeginsel’). author explores way legislation can take shape drafts law application an earlier stage process.