On Public Interest in a Criminal Procedure

Abstract

The article analyzes the concept and content of public interest in criminal proceedings. It is concluded that public interests are social needs recognized by the state and regulated by the norms of law, aimed at achieving public goods, the satisfaction of which ensures the integrity, stability and progressive development of society. The interests of society and the state are protected through a structured system of criminal proceedings, which is public in nature. The basis of public prosecution is criminal prosecution on behalf of the state. The content of public interest in criminal proceedings is: implementation of such a regime of investigation and resolution of criminal cases that allows to protect society from criminal attacks; protection of the rights and legitimate interests of persons involved in criminal procedure; refusal to apply excessive measures of responsibility to persons who have committed crimes, use of alternative methods of resolving criminal law conflicts.