Issues of Secrecy and Transparency in Pre-Trial Criminal Proceedings After the 2024 Legislative Amendments – A de lege lata Analysis and de lege ferenda Guidelines

Key Points

• The central aim is to analyze the legal framework regarding information leaking in pre-trial criminal proceedings after the 2024 amendments.
• Historical overview of secrecy in pre-trial proceedings
• De lege lata analysis of breaches of secrecy (Article 307)
• Interpretation of unauthorized disclosure (Article 307.a)
• Discussion of doctrinal and practical issues regarding the new offense
• Recommendations for future legislative development
• Identified key issues related to secrecy and transparency in pre-trial criminal proceedings
• Outlined the implications of the new offense of unauthorized information disclosure
• Proposed a broader conceptual framework for addressing secrecy problems
• Highlighted possible legislative directions for enhancements in legal practices