Criminal Intelligence in Criminal Proceedings

Abstract

The issue of the use of intelligence (or also operational-search) information in criminal proceedings is currently relatively little researched and developed. We think that this is also because intelligence and operational search are associated with secrecy and a certain aura of “mystery” for the general public and, to some extent, for the majority of the professional legal community. The role of the intelligence services in the times of socialist Czechoslovakia also plays a role, and a significant one.

Addressing current security challenges associated with manifestations of international terrorism, extremism and organized crime requires the acceptance of new, even non-traditional, approaches by law enforcement agencies. In this paper, we present our opinion regarding the extent of the possible use of intelligence (or operational search) information in criminal proceedings.