ON THE APPLICATION OF THE INSTITUTE OF MEDIATION IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS: EFFICIENCY ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS

The article considers the issue of the application of the institute of mediation in criminal proceedings. The application of the institute of mediation in the field of criminal procedure is particularly relevant, while the current problem in this area of legal proceedings entails serious consequences. While the problem in the field of civil law, as a rule, entails a violation of material interests, in the field of criminal law this problem manifests itself in the violation of basic constitutional human rights: the rights to freedom, life, etc.

The author considers the issues of practical application of mediation in criminal proceedings. The article contains proposals and amendments to legislation aimed at improving the mediation process and ensuring its effective functioning in the legal system. The amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan provide the prosecutor with discrediting powers to appoint mediation procedures as an alternative to criminal prosecution, approve a mediation agreement and terminate criminal prosecution when the ultimate goal of mediation is achieved. It also provides for the supervision of compliance with the mediation agreement and the protection of the rights of the victim. These changes are aimed at stimulating and expanding the use of mediation in criminal proceedings.

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