Properties of Evidence in Criminal Proceedings: Comparative Legal Analysis

Abstract

The article examines the properties of evidence in criminal proceedings - relevance, admissibility, reliability and sufficiency – as key legal categories that ensure the legality and validity of court decisions. Special attention is paid to the comparative legal analysis of the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and a number of foreign countries, as well as the assessment of international standards in the field of evidence. Theoretical approaches to understanding evidence are highlighted, and the need for strict observance of their properties is substantiated in order to protect the rights of participants in the process and strengthen confidence in justice.