Legal Regulation of the Legislation on the Protection of the Suspects’ Rights during Criminal Investigation

Oleh Predmestnikov1, Olena Volobuieva2, Maryna Horodetska3, Dmytro Patreliuk4 & Anatolii Puhach5

Abstract
The issue of protecting the suspects’ rights during criminal investigations is an important aspect of the functioning of the legal systems of modern democratic states. The effectiveness of European mechanisms plays a leading role in strengthening the rule of law, promoting the transparency of justice, and guaranteeing the rights and freedoms of every person. The article aims to study the effectiveness of the legislative and procedural frameworks for protecting the
suspects’ rights in criminal cases in the European space using the case of Sweden. The paper examines the judicial system’s activity, focusing on practical and legal aspects, and highlights European mechanisms for protecting suspects’ rights. Special attention is paid to the Swedish model, which is an example of effective protection of the rights of suspects due to the developed system of socialisation and rehabilitation. The analysis revealed the need to strengthen international cooperation and harmonise the legislative framework at the EU level. The practical significance of the article is the identified basic advantages of the Swedish judicial system in protecting suspects’ rights, as well as the developed recommendations for
improving the criminal process in European countries and in Ukraine.

Keywords: legal regulation, criminal investigation, human rights, criminal justice, presumption of innocence, international standards.