The acquittal as a significant defect in the modern criminal process

Purpose: The formation of criminal procedural axioms that are not violated either by citizens or representatives of the state. Methodology: Statistical and formal legal methods were used. Results: The article outlines the theses requiring a change in the approach to acquittals as defects in criminal proceedings, as a result of which the concept of criminal law policy implements the sequence of a unified spirit of criminal procedure legislation. Novelty/originality/value: The article shows the profound lack of proper social request for acquittals in modern society and, as a result, the criminal procedure itself is shaped in such manner where an acquittal is considered as a significant imperfection in the work of judicial system and law enforcement agencies.