Problematic aspects of determining the standards of proof
This work is devoted to the study of the definition of standards of proof as one of the most significant issues in the theory and practice of criminal procedure law. The article discusses the most important concepts related to the definition of standards of proof, namely moderately reduced standard, moderately increased standard and high standard. In addition, the paper analyzes the provisions of various regulatory legal acts that enshrine the standards of justice. It is noted that the standards of proof should be based on the principles of legality. As a result of the study, the author proposes to specify the standards of proof, as well as to encourage the use of an increased standard of proof with a complete lack of doubt about the actual existence of the facts. The author believes that the standards of proof require absolute compliance with the criteria of proportionality of judicial activity and the prevention of arbitrary judicial decisions.