Ogólne problemy prawa karnego gospodarczego

Abstract

Discussing the subject-matter of his considerations, the author presents various definitions of economic criminal law and systematizes offences counted among economic crimes. He comments on a specific character of such crimes, determined by the economic model in force in a given country, and on sonne common features characterizing economic crimes. He also writes about the extent of damages caused by such crimes and about the sources of difficulties in assessing those damages. The author describes particular problems connected with the prosecution of economic crimes, and presents organizational changes in the structure of police, prosecuting and court organs of the Federal Republic of Germany aimed at increasing the efficiency of fighting economic crimes. The author also discusses penalties and other legal measures provided in the criminal law of the Federal Republic of Germany for economic crimes. He also assumes the attitude towards the views expressed by public opinion that penalties for economic crimes are too mild. He concludes his article with remarks on difficulties to draw the line between the economic activities which are risky yet still lawful and those which are already in contradiction with the law.