Normative content of the principle of immediacy of research of testimonies, things and documents during criminal procedural evidence

Abstract

The objective of the article was to analyze the tactical and procedural characteristics of conducting a record in the investigation of crimes against public security. To achieve the objective in the research process, a system of general and special methods is used, such as: dialectical method; method of systematic analysis of legal norms; comparative legal method; statistical method. Based on the study of legislation, scientific sources, the results of the generalization of investigative and judicial practice, current issues of normative content of the principle of immediacy of the study of evidence and the problems of its implementation during criminal procedural evidence. It is concluded that this principle determines the responsibilities of the persons conducting the trial (questioning suspects, accused, witnesses, victims, experts, hearing expert opinions, reviewing physical evidence, announcing and examining documents, audio and video recordings), to whom correspond the rights of other participants to present evidence, to become personally familiar with the materials of criminal proceedings, receive copies of procedural documents, participate directly in investigative and judicial actions. Finally, attention is paid to problematic issues related to the definition of the limits of the principle.