Evolution of the criminal trial system in the Anglo-Saxon system through the abuse of process doctrine

Abstract: This paper aims to highlight some fundamental ideas for the abuse of the process doctrine in the Anglo-Saxon system. The common law, through a complex theory of the process doctrine, is totally based on the principle of fairness. However, the fair trial is also based on the theoretical foundations of a perhaps distorted trial. In this case, the accused is not in a position to fully exercise his faculties and related rights. The moral integrity of this system seeks to ensure a rigid core for an essential type of guarantees, where the overall fairness of the proceedings represents an end to any procedural means that is oriented.