THE ROLE AND PROCEDURAL ACTIVITY OF THE PROSECUTOR IN PRE-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS

Abstract The article is devoted to the study of the legal status of the prosecutor at the stage of pre-trial investigation of criminal cases. The paper examines the main functions and powers of the prosecutor in ensuring the legality and protection of the rights of participants in the criminal process at the pre-trial stage. Special attention is paid to monitoring compliance with procedural norms during investigative actions, authorizing measures of procedural coercion, as well as supervision of the activities of preliminary investigation bodies. The problems of interaction of the prosecutor with other participants in pre-trial proceedings are investigated and ways to increase the effectiveness of prosecutorial supervision at this stage are analyzed.