Titov P.S. On participation of the legal representative in evidence-gathering

Abstract: This work offers several propositions, intended for the optimization of criminal procedure Law at the preliminary investigation stage from the point of view of the legal representative in terms of evidence-gathering. Analyzing scientific points of view on the issue at hand, effective Laws and current legal practice, and using analogy and historical experience, the author concludes that the creation of a new institute of criminal procedure Law – the institute of procedure-related actions of the legal representative; and the implementation of which into Criminal procedure Law, is a necessity. This construct will allow to regulate the new institute in Russian Criminal Procedure code, and to regulate the conditions and forms of the legal representative’s procedure in information-gathering. This article offers a scientific approach, which would allow the legal representative takes part in evidence-gathering, while assisting the investigator, or the Court by gathering, its procedural consolidation and its presentation to proper personnel. Using this approach in criminal procedure will allow for a broad and objective research of the crime scene and ensure due process in modern criminal procedure.

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