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Who is Who

The following section provides an overview of the main actors involved in criminal proceedings.

A victim is a person whose legally protected interests (e.g.

The Suspect / Accused / Defendant

Anyone who is suspected of having committed a crime is called a

The Defence Counsel

Who can be a defence counsel and how does the accused obtain a defence counsel?

The German police have two functions: the prevention of criminal offences and

The Public Prosecutor

What are the responsibilities of a prosecutor?

The judge conducts the trial and subsequently passes a verdict. To this end, he

The Victim Supporters

The Private Prosecutor

For certain less serious offenses where there is no public interest in a

Who is considered a witness to a criminal offence and what is his role?

The accessory Prosecutor

Private accessory prosecution enables the

An expert has special expert knowledge. He helps the court to assess questions

The Interpreter

What are the responsibilities of an interpreter?

The Recording Clerk

The recording clerk documents everything that goes on in the main proceedings.

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