Procedure for consideration of reports on crimes

Recently a law-maker has repeatedly altered the stage of initiation of a criminal case. Due to the Federal law No. 23-FL of March 4, 2013 the procedure for consideration of reports on crimes has changed considerably. A number of procedural actions, that an investigator, examining officer, agency of the inquiry and the head of investigation agency have a right to undertake during verification of the reports on crimes, has been enlarged, information obtained at examination has been given the status of evidence provided they meet the requirements of competence. The article reveals the problems which can be found at implementation of the changes.