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Objective: The object of this scientific publication is the use of electronic evidence in criminal proceedings, focusing on the main problematic issues, legislative gaps, and the need for improvements in law enforcement practices. Method: The method of study involves a detailed analysis of the current criminal procedure legislation, identification of the general and special features of electronic evidence, and examination of practical issues related to the collection, assessment, and admissibility of electronic evidence in criminal proceedings. The authors use legal analysis and case studies to propose amendments to the legislation and suggest practical improvements. Results: In this scientific publication, the authors highlight the main problematic issues of using electronic evidence in criminal proceedings, propose amendments to the current criminal procedure legislation, and also make proposals for improving law enforcement practice. It is argued that electronic evidence is an independent procedural source of evidence which has both general and special features and nowadays plays an important role in establishing the truth in criminal proceedings. It is concluded that the use of electronic evidence in criminal proceedings currently has no regulatory basis, which causes numerous difficulties and gaps which, among other things, lead to abuse of procedural powers. Contribution: It is established that in the process of collecting electronic evidence, there are many abuses of procedural powers, which are expressed in the excessive seizure of their carriers, as well as unlawful interference with privacy. The article also reveals the difficulties in assessing electronic evidence as relevant, admissible and reliable evidence. In particular, the use of different copies of electronic documents, compliance by judges with the principle of direct examination of evidence, and the admissibility of electronic evidence obtained from open sources are controversial. Based on the results of the study, the authors propose to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine by supplementing Chapter 4 ‘Evidence and Proof’ with paragraph 5 ‘Electronic Evidence’, which should define their concept, procedural procedure for their seizure, storage, return, and peculiarities of evaluation. The authors also emphasises the expediency of upgrading the qualifications of authorised persons by conducting thematic training on the proper use of electronic evidence and preventing abuse of procedural powers in this process.
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Tetiana Slipeniuk
Mykola O. Yankovyi
Viktor Nikitenko
Journal of Lifestyle and SDGs Review
Dnipro University of Technology
State University of Trade and Economics
Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs
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www.synapsesocial.com/papers/68e5ea48b6db64358757f565 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.47172/2965-730x.sdgsreview.v4.n00.pe01867
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