Can They Do That? Understanding Prosecutorial Discretion

This volume presents the voices of prosecutors, but also of judges, public defenders, theorists, and advocates for reform. Rather than taking a purely critical approach, this volume brings much-needed nuance to the complex issue of prosecutorial discretion.

Aspects of prosecutorial discretion explored in this volume include:

• Theory and historical context;
• Checks on prosecutorial power;
• Positive and negative impacts, with examples;
• Insights into prosecutors’ decision-making processes; and
• Comparative international perspective.