Role přípravného řízení v českém trestním procesu

The understanding of the role preliminary proceedings within Czech criminal process is changing in historical development. In some periods, are given a key sense that center evidence lies it, while at other times, on contrary, it emphasized its function only auxiliary, since must lie before court. Ideas also about which authorities should carry out – whether be police or public prosecutor and court participate proceedings. question participation accused defense attorney allowed regulated differently. These different concepts reflected legislation wording Criminal Procedure Act. author takes position these debatable issues pronounces de lege ferenda.