FEATURES OF THE PROCEDURAL AND LEGAL STATUS OF AN ANONYMOUS WITNESS IN RUSSIAN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

УДК 343.143 ББК 67.410.204.12

  • A. A. Karaeva Orenburg State University (Orenburg, Russia)
DOI_disc_logo https://doi.org/10.14258/ralj(2025)4.14
Keywords: anonymity, witness, personal data, security, protection, threat, testimony of witnesses, pseudonym, classification of personal data

Abstract

The article analyzes the legal status of anonymous witnesses in Russian criminal proceedings. The authorexamines the extent to which it is justified to conceal the identity of witnesses during criminal investigationsand trials, relying on the opinion of experts in the field of criminal proceedings. The article defines the term“anonymous witness” and examines in detail all aspects of his or her participation in criminal proceedings,including the specifics of his or her interaction with the investigative authorities and the court. The articleconsiders issues related to the admissibility of anonymous witness testimony, guarantees of his or her safety,and the possibility of verifying the accuracy of the information he or she provides. The author raises questionsregarding the guarantees of the safety of anonymous witnesses, which is a critically important aspect giventhe possible threats they may face. Overall, the article provides an in-depth study of the legal and practicalissues associated with the use of anonymous witness testimony in Russian criminal proceedings. The authorconcludes that despite certain advantages associated with the anonymity of witnesses, it is necessary tocarefully weigh all the risks and consequences in order to ensure fairness and justice in criminal cases.

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№ 4 (2025): Российско-азиатский правовой журнал
Published
2025-12-23
How to Cite
Karaeva A. FEATURES OF THE PROCEDURAL AND LEGAL STATUS OF AN ANONYMOUS WITNESS IN RUSSIAN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS // Russian-Asian Legal Journal, 2025, № 4. P. 87-90 DOI: 10.14258/ralj(2025)4.14. URL: https://ralj.ru/article/view/%282025%294.14.
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No 4 (2025): Russian-Asian Legal Journal
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CRIMINAL LEGAL STUDIES

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