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During armed conflict, human rights violations such as illegal detentions, torture, and enforced disappearances significantly increase, threatening citizens' rights and freedoms. Investigating these crimes in wartime presents unique challenges, including limited access to evidence and the safety risks for victims and witnesses. Effective pre-trial investigations are crucial for justice, restoring victims' rights, and holding perpetrators accountable, which also strengthens public trust in the criminal justice system. This article aims to analyze the theoretical and praxeological foundations of investigating crimes against a person's liberty, honor, and dignity in Ukraine, particularly in wartime. It examines legal norms, procedural aspects, and current challenges in protecting individual rights during conflict, focusing on the difficulties of identifying, investigating, and proving such crimes. The research uses a comparative analysis of Ukraine's legal framework with international standards, empirical research to identify practical challenges, and legal policy analysis to propose improvements. Key findings include the need for specialized investigative practices in wartime, such as remote testimony and alternative evidence collection, and the gap in legal protections during conflict. Recommendations include adopting tailored investigative approaches, strengthening legal safeguards for victims, and providing specialized training for law enforcement to handle wartime crimes effectively. By addressing these issues, Ukraine can improve its criminal justice system in wartime, ensuring justice for victims and maintaining public trust in legal processes even amidst conflict. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
