THE IMPACT OF CORRUPTION IN THE CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM ON THE REALIZATION OF CONVICTS RIGHT TO A FAIR TRIAL

Abstract

The article examines the impact of corruption on the implementation of the right of convicts to a fair trial, which is currently a significant problem. It is emphasized that corruption in places of deprivation of liberty and during the execution of sentences leads to violations of the principles of legality, equality, and access to justice. It has been established that bribery, abuse of office, selective treatment of convicts, and manipulation of procedural deadlines negatively affect the possibility of protecting their rights and filing complaints with judicial authorities. The right to a fair trial is one of the fundamental human rights, which guarantees every person access to an impartial, independent, and competent court established by law, with the aim of effectively protecting their rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests within the framework of a fair, public, and adversarial judicial procedure conducted within a reasonable time.The author concluded that corruption in the criminal justice system is a systemic, deep-rooted problem that undermines the foundations of justice, violates the rights of convicts, reduces trust in state institutions, and provokes repeat offenses. She also concludes that the effectiveness of the right to a fair trial is largely negated by corruption in the penitentiary system. The article also highlights aspects where corruption manifests itself in the penitentiary system.It was concluded that overcoming corruption in the penal system is a necessary condition for ensuring the rule of law, building trust in the judiciary, and guaranteeing fairness in the treatment of persons serving sentences. The key problem is the ineffective implementation of legal norms and corrupt practices, which lead to violations of the rule of law and force convicts to seek protection from international institutions, in particular the European Court of Human Rights.