E-Evidence in Ukrainian Criminal Justice: Exploring the Legal Realities and Theoretical Perspectives

This article examines an important aspect of Ukrainian criminal justice - the use of electronic evidence. The purpose of the study is to analyze the legal complexities associated with this topic, to determine the place of electronic evidence in the criminal justice system of Ukraine and its significance in the context of Ukraine's desire for European integration and overcoming the impact of the ongoing armed conflict.

The article highlights the complexities associated with the use of e-evidence and examines its role in the general context of procedural sources of evidence and its interaction with traditional forms of evidence. The article also highlights how electronic evidence affects criminal justice in the digital age and in the context of ongoing conflict. The article analyzes the concept of electronic evidence and its role in the modern digital society. It examines the interaction of electronic evidence with other types of evidence in the context of criminal justice, and also identifies the challenges that arise in connection with the collection, preservation and use of electronic evidence in court proceedings. The study focuses on the need to improve the legal framework governing the use of electronic evidence in Ukraine. The current legal framework lags behind modern standards, making it difficult to effectively prosecute and prosecute offenses in the digital age. To ensure accountability for past crimes and strengthen the rule of law, Ukraine must bring its legal system into line with modern approaches to the use of electronic evidence.

The author emphasizes the relevance of the issue and the need to introduce significant changes in the legislation to comply with modern approaches to electronic evidence. This is an important step to ensure accountability for past offenses and strengthen the rule of law in the post-conflict period in Ukraine.