WHAT TRUTH SHOULD BE IN THE CRIMINAL PROCESS?

Abstract

The article examines the notion of truth, its variety, the possibility of achieving objective truth in the framework of criminal justice. The author analyzes the theoretical views of the truth in the criminal process. Characteristics of the relationship between the appointment of criminal proceedings and the possibility or need to establish the truth in a criminal case is given. The author substantiates the position on the need to consolidate the purpose of criminal proceedings in the legislation of the Russian Federation, which should imply the achievement of the objective of proof in the criminal case and the purpose of the proceedings.