德國被害人訴訟參加（附加訴訟）之引進

The Introduction of German-Style Private Accessory Prosecution (Nebenklage)

為了提升被害人訴訟地位，國內有提出要引進被害人訴訟參加制度之聲音。此項制度，在德國稱為附加訴訟，是指在公訴程序中，讓被害人有權聲請參加檢察官所提起之公訴，以取得某程度的訴訟主體地位及訴訟權利之制度，在德國已有上百年的歷史。本文對此制度在德國之目的與功能、其與公訴之關係、取得附加訴訟權之資格、附加訴訟權利之內容、參加訴訟之程序規定以及附加訴訟在德國之實務運作等做出更新介紹，並針對將此制度引進我國法時需要作出之調整提出建議。

For improving the position of victims in the criminal proceedings, it has been proposed to introduce victim participation in criminal proceedings. This kind of victim right is not a novel concept in many civil law countries. For example, Germany permits victims of specific crimes to join proceedings as ’private accessory prosecutor’ for more than a century. These private accessory prosecutors have right to be present at the trial, to ask questions anytime, to apply for evidence to be taken, to submit declarations, to make closing arguments and they even have right to appeal. This article presents an up-to-date view of the procedural and substantive elements and the practice of this institution in Germany. It also suggests that some significant adjustments need to be made to accommodate the needs and circumstances in Taiwan.