The concept of preventive measures in law.

Abstract

Preventive measures are criminal procedural measures of coercive effect applied on the grounds and in the manner established by law, by the interrogating officer, investigator and court in relation to the accused (suspect) in order to prevent him from escaping inquiry, preliminary investigation and trial, to continue to engage in criminal activities, impede criminal proceedings, as well as enforcement of the sentence. There is no consensus in the literature which actions should be considered preventive measures. The article analyzes the legislation and scientific literature.