On the Integrity of the Structure of the Criminal Evidence Chain and its Legal Significance

Hong Qian

doi:10.54097/9arade07

Authors

Hong Qian

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/9arade07

Keywords:

Criminal Evidence Chain, Integrity, Legal Significance

Abstract

In the process of constructing a society governed by the rule of law, criminal justice plays a crucial preventive role in maintaining social order and safeguarding citizens' rights. Its fairness, efficiency, and credibility are matters of great social concern. However, due to the influence of multiple factors, increasingly complex criminal methods have set higher demands for the collection, examination, and use of criminal evidence. In this context, the criminal evidence chain, as a key element in the determination of criminal cases, must maintain structural integrity. This paper first analyzes the definition and components of the criminal evidence chain, clarifying its central role in criminal proceedings. It emphasizes that the integrity of the evidence chain is essential for ensuring the fairness of case trials, protecting the legitimate rights of defendants, improving judicial efficiency, and enhancing judicial credibility. Based on specific needs, practical recommendations are provided to promote the continuous development of the criminal justice system and contribute to the construction of a fair and efficient rule-of-law society.

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