Transnational crime involves the participation of more than one country in the commission, planning, and other stages of the crime. The global and intercultural nature of such crimes makes it difficult to combat them. International crimes, in turn, are crimes against humanity that indirectly affect the entire world (Reichel & Albanese, 2013). Crimes such as genocide and terrorism are targeted and often committed within one country, but the scale of the problem, in this case, is international. Transnational crimes typically involve trafficking in drugs, weapons, counterfeits, breaking into government agencies, and offering prohibited commercial services.
Comparative criminal justice systems provide different perspectives on how to achieve justice. Obtaining similarities and differences in studying the criminal law of different countries allows taking a broader look at the crime or problem. The intercultural approach is not yet well understood in criminology, which is why transnational crimes take place and are dangerous (Natarajan, 2019). Different approaches to writing laws can lead to a more balanced decision regarding the criminals and the corresponding law adjustment for the better.
The central values of the US criminal justice system are to protect the rights of citizens and ensure the safety of a society in which everyone is equal before the law. As a consequence, people who break the law must be isolated from society and guaranteed the opportunity for rehabilitation (Lippke, 2019). The historical approach to the comparative analysis of criminal justice systems allows us to understand the reasons for the adoption of specific laws and avoid mistakes of the past. The political approach is focused on upholding society’s values and raising questions about the balance of power that regulates the law and comes before the law.
References
Lippke, R. (2019). Fundamental Values of Criminal Procedure. In The Oxford Handbook of Criminal Process (p. 25). Oxford University Press.
Natarajan, M. (Ed.). (2019). International and transnational crime and justice. Cambridge University Press.
Reichel, P., & Albanese, J. (Eds.). (2013). Handbook of transnational crime and justice. SAGE publications.