LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND LEGAL REGULATION OF THE INSTITUTION

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the relationship between petitions and complaints in criminal proceedings, as well as the principles governing their application. The author considers the functional similarity of these legal means as a tool for protecting the rights of participants in the process. Attention is paid to the principle of the right to appeal against procedural actions and decisions, which is fundamental for both categories. In addition, the principle of adversarial proceedings is discussed, which ensures the equality of the parties and their active participation in the judicial process. The article also analyzes the imbalance in the rights of the parties at different stages of the criminal process and emphasizes the need to ensure equal opportunities for filing petitions and complaints, which is key to justice and the protection of the rights of participants.