Abstract
The paper is devoted to the problem of reliability and accuracy of criminal proceedings records made with shorthand recordings and audio recordings of a court hearing. The current opinions on this issue, of both scholars and practitioners, are analyzed in detail. Based on empirical data, namely the disciplinary practice of the qualification board of judges, the results of a study of 255 verdicts, 200 criminal cases, surveys of 257 Russian lawyers, as well as the professional experience of the author, who is a practicing lawyer, it is concluded that this problem remains relevant and topical. In order to resolve the problem posed by the author, it is proposed to introduce a number of changes to the criminal procedural legislation, namely, Art. 259 Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation. The issue of using the possibilities of digital technologies in order to strengthen guarantees for the protection and realization of the rights of participants in criminal proceedings through the introduction of an electronic format of a criminal case is also being considered.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
