Abstract
The article analyzes the features of videoconferencing as a form of mutual legal assistance in criminal cases and the need for its The article analyzes the features of videoconferencing as a form of mutual legal assistance in criminal cases and the need for its use. The author explores the international and national legal framework for using video conferencing tools as innovative technologies. As a result of the study, gaps in the legislation on the use of videoconferences in matters of international cooperation in criminal matters were identified. In addition, the experience, advantages and disadvantages of foreign countries in using this form of mutual legal assistance are considered, and the relevant practice is studied in detail. Current article is enriched with real life examples. As a result, the features of the use of videoconferencing in mutual legal assistance in criminal cases, as well as the consequences and conveniences of using these tools in pandemic situation were identified, and proposals were developed to amend the relevant legislationuse. The author explores the international and national legal framework for using video conferencing tools as innovative technologies. As a result of the study, gaps in the legislation on the use of videoconferences in matters of international cooperation in criminal matters were identified. In addition, the experience, advantages and disadvantages of foreign countries in using this form of mutual legal assistance are considered, and the relevant practice is studied in detail. Current article is enriched with real life examples. As a result, the features of the use of videoconferencing in mutual legal assistance in criminal cases, as well as the consequences and conveniences of using these tools in pandemic situation were identified, and proposals were developed to amend the relevant legislation
Highlights
In the era of globalization, the growth of organized crime requires the use of new methods and means of international cooperation in criminal matters, such as threats to the security of individual states or international security, creating obstacles to sustainable development, and the appearance of cruel types of crimes committed
Mutual legal assistance in criminal matters is a request for assistance in obtaining evidence of crime, which mainly belongs to the competent authorities of states
The procedural legal basis of international legal cooperation in criminal matters in the Republic of Uzbekistan is provided for by the norms of 64 chapters of the Code of Criminal Procedure, according to which such cooperation is carried out if a suspect or accused in a criminal case initiated in the territory of one state is hiding in the territory of another state, witnesses criminal proceedings instituted in the territory of another state are on the wanted list
Summary
Article history: Received September 2020 Received in revised form 15 September 2020 Accepted 15 October 2020 Available online 30 October 2020.
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