Evidence in Vice Cases: What’s the Problem?

Many vice cases remain ‘on the shelf’ and when it does come to a criminal trial, the judgement is certainly not a matter of course. While probably unacceptable from a social point of view, from a judicial perspective it is understandable, considering the rules of evidence to which the criminal judge is bound. What are these rules of evidence and how are they applied in vice cases? Dorris de Vocht, PhD, assistant professor in criminal procedural law & deputy judge.