追诉机关违反证据保存义务的法律后果——以有利于被控方的证据为中心

Legal Consequence of Prosecution Organs Violating the Obligation of Evidence Preservation: Focus on the Evidence in Favor of the Accused

证据是准确认定案件事实的前提和基础。在刑事诉讼中,追诉机关负有查明真相、实现司法公正的义务,因此,应当妥善保存各项证据,尤其是有利于被控方的证据。追诉机关违反证据保存义务的行为包括隐匿、污损、遗失、不当处理、销毁证据等多种类型,在综合评价相关证据是否有利于被告人、是否系关键证据、追诉机关工作人员是否存在恶意等因素后,应当赋予其一定的法律后果。我国相关立法对追诉机关违反证据保存义务的法律后果应予明确。

Evidence is the premise and foundation of making accurate fact - finding. In criminal proceedings, prosecution organs have the obligation to find the truth and achieve justice. So, all kinds of evidence must be kept properly, especially that in favor of the accused. Prosecu- tion organs violating the obligation of evidence preservation includesconcealing, contaminating, losing, improper handling, destroying evidence, etc. Aftercomprehensive evaluation of whether the evidence is in favor of the defendant and crucial, whether the prosecution staff are malicious and other factors, it should be given legal Consequence. Also, our country＇ s legislation should clarify the legal Consequence about prosecution organsviolating the obligation of evidence preser- vation.