PP937
Analítico de Periódico
SUOMINEN, Annika
The characteristics of Nordic criminal law in the setting of EU criminal law / Annika Suominen
European Criminal Law Review, Berlin, v.1 n.1 (2011), p.170-187
DIREITO PENAL, DIREITO PENAL COMUNITÁRIO, DIREITO COMPARADO
A Nordic approach is usually distinguished in European criminal law. Although not exactly pointing out specifics, the Nordic approach is characterised as humane, rational and balanced. In this article the author analyses and examines what characterises Nordic criminal law in the EU criminal law setting. The author starts by presenting some general remarks in relation to the Nordic approach towards the EU and towards EU criminal law. Different approaches are then studied in relation to EU criminal law instruments and their implementation in the Nordic Member States. This is done by examining the three different parts of EU criminal law; substantive criminal law, procedural criminal law and institutional cooperation. Certain Nordic characteristics will then be identified.