Criminalization Of Assault Against Public Officials In Anglo-Saxon Legal Systems

Abstract

This study focuses on analyzing the criminal law regulations regarding the protection of public officials from violent actions and intimidation by private individuals in common law legal systems. It explores the concept of a public official in Anglo-Saxon law, traces the historical development of criminalizing offenses against state officials, and examines the current trends in criminal protection policies for these individuals.

The paper aims to identify the specific features of the criminal regime in common law systems concerning illegal acts against representatives of the state, as well as the factors that have shaped this legal framework. Additionally, the article refers to the legal norms governing the security of civil servants and highlights key doctrinal perspectives on the subject.

In conclusion, it can be noted that common law jurisdictions impose harsher penalties for assault compared to continental legal systems. The rules are more clearly defined, and even the smallest acts of aggression against government officials are subject to sanctions.