Academic analysis of private prosecution and oversight mechanisms in US and EU jurisdictions

Academic analysis of private prosecution and oversight mechanisms in US and EU jurisdictions The passage provides a scholarly overview of prosecutorial oversight and victim‑rights review mechanisms, but contains no specific allegations, names, transactions, or actionable leads involving powerful actors. It merely cites statutes and reports, offering limited investigative value. Key insights: Discusses why US states largely lack private prosecution and review of non‑charging decisions.; Notes EU Directive granting victims rights to seek review of decisions not to charge.; References comparative legal frameworks in Europe, New Zealand, and Scotland.