On The Expediency of Conducting an Administrative Investigation

The article is devoted to the study of the problem, the feasibility of conducting an administrative investigation, as well as the mechanism for requesting information within the framework of an administrative investigation. The author highlights some problems of legal regulation of administrative investigation, suggests ways to solve problems and improve administrative legislation. Materials and Methods: in the process of preparing the article, the author used a range of analysis methods, including comparative legal and formal-logical approaches. These methods allowed us to study the sources and materials, as well as to provide a qualitative analysis of the aspects under study. The work used logical analysis, which contributed to a more structured perception of information and allowed us to identify key points. The normative basis for this study was the current Russian legislation, which formed the fundamental principles of analysis, as well as drafts of new legislation. This choice was due to the need to rely on current and authoritative norms, which significantly enriched the study. The theoretical basis of the work was formed by extensive scientific literature, which provided valuable ideas and concepts that contribute to a deeper understanding of the selected topic. Thus, the combination of practical and theoretical aspects allowed the author to more fully disclose the stated problems and offer substantiated conclusions. Results: provisions concerning the legal regulation of the procedure for carrying out administrative investigation by officials were formulated in order to protect the rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as to increase the effectiveness of the investigation and the prosecution of persons opposing objective and timely investigation, as well as to exclude the facts of abuse of their powers. Discussion and Conclusion: the provisions of regulatory legal acts governing the grounds and procedure for carrying out administrative investigation within the framework of the implementation of the powers of law enforcement officers were analyzed. Administrative legislation directly indicates that only officials vested with the relevant state powers can carry out an administrative investigation. The study suggests the conclusion that the current legislation requires amendments to expand the areas and possibility of application, as well as to simplify the legislation in order to improve the implementation of norms in practice.