EXECUTION OF A SENTENCE IN THE LIECHTENSTEIN CRIMINAL TRIAL

Abstract: the author of this article analyzes the stage of execution of a sentence in the criminal proceedings of the Principality of Liechtenstein on the basis of normative and doctrinal sources. It is shown that the relevant legal norms are set out both in the Criminal Procedure Code of 1988 and in the law on execution of punishment of 2007. An important feature of Liechtenstein law: in the case of an acquittal, the court may leave a person in custody in case a higher court issues a conviction with a penalty of imprisonment. The Liechtenstein Code of Criminal Procedure regulates the execution of penalties provided for in the Liechtenstein Criminal Code of 1987 (these include fines, deprivation of liberty, and withdrawal of benefits) in a fairly concise manner. It is allowed to pay the fine in installments if the person cannot pay the entire amount at once for a good reason. It is shown that in Liechtenstein there is only one penitentiary institution, the various departments of which simultaneously serve as both a pre-trial detention center and a prison. It is proved that in Liechtenstein there are fairly soft conditions for serving criminal sentences, and there are relatively few prisoners in this institution. This article can be useful for students, postgraduates, teachers of higher education institutions and anyone interested in criminal procedure and criminal enforcement law of foreign countries, as well as the organization of foreign penitentiary institutions.

Keywords: criminal procedure law, criminal enforcement law, pre-trial detention facility, penitentiary institution, punishment, fine, withdrawal of benefits, deprivation of liberty, Principality of Liechtenstein

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