Konstantin Globa, a partner at Barristers, J.S.C., delivered a presentation titled “How to Proceed When Criminal Proceedings Become Public: Practical Advice from a Lawyer” at the 6th International Judicial and Legal Forum

Forming a preliminary opinion in society (or even in court) about a person’s guilt—a practice in which pretrial investigation authorities often engage—is unacceptable. “According to the European Court of Human Rights and in accordance with the spirit of national legislation, this is prohibited,” Mr. Globa states. At the same time, he asserts that bringing criminal proceedings into the public sphere can even be beneficial for the defendant. As practice shows, in their rush to publicize the details of a high-profile case, investigators or prosecutors very often neglect the quality of the evidence they gather, which is why the corresponding indictments often “fall apart” in court. This tendency should be taken into account when choosing a defense strategy, emphasized Konstantin Globa.