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Challenges in Assessing Specific Unlawful Acts Committed by Members of the Security Forces
Chief Council plk. PhDr. Libor Grepl, General Inspectorate of Security Forces, Coordinator of Criminal and Investigation Proceedings, Prague, Czech Republic
Abstract
The article aims to present primarily the empirical results of the author’s dissertation thesis, titled “Selected Aspects of Possible Corrupt and Other Undesirable Behaviour of Members and Employees of Security Forces.”
The General Inspectorate of Security Forces (GIBS), tasked with investigating criminal offences by security force members, faces challenges in accurately determining the legal implications of the conduct under review. GIBS officers recognise the significant impact criminal proceedings can have on the lives of security force members. Simultaneously, GIBS acts as a repressive force against these individuals, emphasising the need to protect society from behaviour that infringes upon citizens’ rights, causing various inconveniences. This article highlights three problematic areas identified through practical experiences, suggesting the necessity for change.
To address these issues, the research phase of the dissertation incorporates opinions from a substantial number of experts actively engaged in the field. Guided interviews with a diverse panel of criminal procedure specialists complement these findings. The article concludes by providing space for presenting proposed legal reforms (lex ferenda) and other procedures to address the current challenges.
Keywords: questionnaire investigation, General Inspectorate of Security Forces, hate crime, lustration, torture, law enforcement agency, guided interview, criminal act, integrity test, misconduct in office.