Law
Inquisitorial vs. Adversarial Systems in Plea Bargaining Fairness
Quick fact
In adversarial systems like the U.S., over 90% of convictions come from plea bargains, whereas in Germany—an inquisitorial system—judges actively review evidence before accepting a deal, reducing coercive pressure on defendants.
Why this is interesting
In many countries, most criminal cases never see a trial—they end with a plea deal. But does the fairness of that deal depend on whether your court is adversarial or inquisitorial?