On the limitation of the powers of prosecutors in the pre-trial stage of the criminal process of the Russian Federation

This article is devoted to the urgent problem of limiting the powers of the prosecutor in the pre-trial stage of criminal proceedings in the Russian Federation. The article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of the implementation of the supervisory activities of prosecutors, analyzes the shortcomings and gaps in the current legislation that do not allow prosecutors to exercise their powers and control operational investigative activities, as well as the activities of the bodies of inquiry and investigation. The author proposes a number of measures to improve legislation aimed at increasing the powers of prosecutors in the pre-trial stage of the criminal process. The article substantiates the need to take these measures to ensure a balance between the need for prosecutorial supervision and the control of prosecutors over the work of law enforcement agencies. The implementation of the proposed measures will increase the effectiveness of criminal prosecution and protect the rights of citizens from unjustified decisions and actions of the subjects of the investigation.