Establishment of the institution of covert investigation in the criminal justice system of Ukraine

Oleh  Tarasenko; Maksym  Tsutskiridze; Artem  Shevchishen; Yuri  Yermakov; Dmytro  Mirkovets

doi:10.46398/cuestpol.3969.29

Oleh Tarasenko National Academy of Internal Affairs https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3179-0143
Maksym Tsutskiridze National Academy of Internal Affairs https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5880-8542
Artem Shevchishen National Academy of Internal Affairs https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1342-6639
Yuri Yermakov Associate Professor https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9400-0604
Dmytro Mirkovets University of Modern Knowledge https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2539-2824

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46398/cuestpol.3969.29

Keywords: concept formation, criminal justice system, undercover investigation, covert investigation (trespassing), criminal justice in Ukraine

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to study the formation of the covert investigation institution in the criminal justice system of Ukraine. The subject of research is the prerequisites for the establishment of this institution in Ukraine. Research methods are chosen considering the stated purpose and tasks, object, and topic of the study. Consequently, the article uses general and specific scientific methods. Among the results of the research, the realization of an analysis of the international experience of operation of similar institutions in developed countries stands out. Problematic issues of the formation of the covert investigation institution in Ukraine are identified. In conclusion, it is noted that Ukraine has opted for a covert investigation system, the mechanism of which is more geared towards solving crimes - “incidents”, when it is not necessary to hide the fact of the investigation. In terms of the practical implications, the peculiarities of the operation of the covert investigation institution in the criminal justice system of Ukraine are highlighted and, based on the investigation carried out, the definition of the perpetrators of the mentioned legal category is offered.

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Author Biographies

Oleh Tarasenko, National Academy of Internal Affairs

Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor Department of the Department of operational and search activities of the National Academy of Internal Affairs, Ukraine.

Maksym Tsutskiridze, National Academy of Internal Affairs

Doctor of Legal sciences, Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Criminal Procedure of the National Academy of Internal Affairs, Ukraine.

Artem Shevchishen, National Academy of Internal Affairs

Doctor of Legal sciences, Associate Professor, Professor of the Department of Criminal Procedure of the National Academy of Internal Affairs, Ukraine.

Yuri Yermakov, Associate Professor

Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor.

Dmytro Mirkovets, University of Modern Knowledge

Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Public Law Disciplines of Private Higher Education Institution «University of Modern Knowledge».

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