Solovyova N.A. The Institute of Attesting Witnesses in Russian Criminal Proceedings: To Be or Not to Be?
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15688/lc.jvolsu.2025.4.17
Natalia A. Solovyova, Candidate of Sciences (Jurisprudence), Professor, Department of Criminal Law and Procedure, Volgograd State University, Prosp. Universitetsky, 100, 400062 Volgograd, Russian Federation, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9698-0845
Introduction: this article examines the feasibility of using the institution of witnesses in Russian criminal proceedings. Methodology: a historical and legal analysis allows for the study to correlate the institution of witnesses with developments, particularly the improvement of scientific and technological means of recording investigative actions. Purpose: to substantiate the feasibility of abandoning the institution of witnesses, partly due to their lack of interest in the outcome of a criminal case and the lack of specialized knowledge necessary for critical analysis of the investigator’s actions. Conclusions: in today’s environment, there are justifiable grounds for transitioning to the use of technical recording devices as a replacement for the traditional presence of witnesses.
Key words: witness, criminal proceedings, investigative actions, investigator, criminal case, crime investigation, law enforcement agencies.
Citation. Solovyova N.A. The Institute of Attesting Witnesses in Russian Criminal Proceedings: To Be or Not to Be? Legal Concept = Pravovaya paradigma, 2025, vol. 24, no. 4, pp. 134-141. (in Russian). DOI: https://doi.org/10.15688/lc.jvolsu.2025.4.17
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