INVESTIGATIVE JUDGE: ISSUES OF IMPROVING JUDICIAL OVERSIGHT IN PRE-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS
Keywords:
judicial oversight, pre-trial proceedings, justice, investigative judge, human rights guarantees, Habeas Corpus, measures of procedural coercion, adversarial principleAbstract
This article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of judicial supervision at the pre-trial stage—one of the most relevant institutions of criminal procedural law. The main objective of the study is to analyze the legal status of the “investigative judge” institution, introduced into the judicial system of Uzbekistan starting from 2025, and its effectiveness in protecting human rights. The article highlights the connection between judicial supervision and international “Habeas Corpus” standards, its differences from prosecutorial supervision, and its role in the “deterrence and balance” system when applying procedural coercive measures. The author analyzes the mechanisms for the deposition of evidence and the authorization of investigative actions, and puts forward scientifically grounded proposals and recommendations to eliminate gaps in national legislation and further expand judicial control.
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