THE PUBLIC SECTOR OF THE URPTI AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE: THE PROCEDURAL AND LEGAL NATURE OF THE INFORMATION POSTED

The article examines the legal nature of the information posted in the “Public Sector” subsystem of the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is shown that, in the course of digitalization of pre-trial proceedings, access of participants in criminal proceedings to information on the progress of the investigation, adopted decisions, and certain case materials is acquiring stable procedural significance. Based on an analysis of legislation, subordinate regulation, and scholarly literature, it is established that the posted information does not form a homogeneous category. It includes reference data, notification-related procedural information, and criminal case materials subject to different legal regimes. It is substantiated that this digital environment is not an independent source of evidence, but serves as a form of access to procedurally significant documents. The study concludes that clearer legal regulation is needed for electronic familiarization with case materials, recording the moment of access, and confirming the authenticity of digital copies. This is important for ensuring the right to defense and access to justice.

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