RESULTS OF THE FIRST ALL-RUSSIAN SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE OF RITVUS “DIGITALIZATION OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS: EQUAL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES”

On September 12, 2025, the First All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference of the Russian Institute of Television and Radio Broadcasting (RITVUS) “Digitalization of Criminal Procedure: Equal Rights and Opportunities” was held. The purpose of the conference was to publicly discuss legislative initiatives in the field of digitalization and their impact on adversarial proceedings, equality of arms, transparency, and accessibility of justice. The conference was attended by scholars, university professors, and practicing lawyers. Issues related to the digital transformation of criminal proceedings and the implications of the transition to electronic criminal proceedings were actively discussed. Speakers noted that the introduction of electronic criminal cases, the use of digital platforms, and the development of interdepartmental electronic interaction will positively impact the effectiveness of criminal proceedings. Furthermore, the protection of personal data and ensuring the cybersecurity of the entire system remain crucial. Based on positive international experience, conference participants proposed amendments and additions to Russian criminal procedure legislation and made recommendations for law enforcement.