Equality before the law and the authorities

Abstract

Equality before the law and the authorities is, along with the principle of legality, one of particular importance for the criminal process. Its importance is as obvious as it is specific. However, it should be noted that equality is a relative right and not an absolute one. The article in question examines the latter position and explains some of the aims of the applicability of that principle. At the same time, the research aimed at analyzing the legislation and practice regarding the application and observance of the principle of equality, and as a result, the research comes with recommendations regarding the completion and modification of the criminal procedural legislation in this respect.