This open access publication discusses exclusionary rules in different criminal justice
systems. It is based on the findings of a research project in comparative law with a focus on
the question of whether or not a fair trial can be secured through evidence exclusion. Part I
explains the legal framework in which exclusionary rules function in six legal systems: Germany
Switzerland People's Republic of China Taiwan Singapore and the United States. Part II is
dedicated to selected issues identified as crucial for the assessment of exclusionary rules.
These chapters highlight the delicate balance of interests required in the exclusion of
potentially relevant information from a criminal trial and discusses possible approaches to
alleviate the legal hurdles involved.
