COMPARISON OF LEGAL POSSIBILITIES OF USING INTELLIGENCE IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC AND IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to study the possibilities of using operational-search information in criminal proceedings in the Slovak and Czech Republics. The author analyzes the current legislation on the issues under study in the context of criminal procedure law. The purpose of the study is to analyze and justify the possibility of using the results of operational investigative activities in criminal proceedings, mainly in the collection of evidence in both countries. Comparing the legal norms, the author came to the conclusion that the use of operational-search data is possible and applicable in the criminal proceedings of the Slovak Republic, including as evidence. In the Czech Republic, the current situation is different: operational data cannot be used as evidence. At the same time, preparations are currently underway to amend the legislation. Under the current circumstances, it can be expected that the importance of operational investigative data in criminal proceedings in both countries will increase.