Factors Shaping the Model of Preparatory Proceedings

The Commission for the Codification of Criminal Law is currently working on amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure. Its aim is to define a new model of pre-trial proceedings that enhances their effectiveness. The shape of the pre-trial model is not accidental; it results from the consideration of numerous factors, both extra-normative (such as national crime levels in the country and criminalisation trends) and normative (such as the role of the prosecutor in pre-trial proceedings). This article critically examines the key factors influencing the optimal model of pre-trial proceedings, thereby outlining a clear direction for future regulations.