Rolul Curţii Europene a Dreptului Omului în stabilirea standardelor pentru excluderea probelor

Abstract

The issues surrounding the admissibility of evidence in criminal proceedings are globally significant, but they have taken on particular importance for the Republic of Moldova following its firm commitment to integrate into the area of freedom, justice, and security of the European Union. The ECtHR plays a pivotal role in shaping legal standards concerning the exclusion of evidence across its member states. This article explores how the ECtHR's jurisprudence has evolved to establish comprehensive guidelines for the exclusion of evidence, balancing the imperative of upholding human rights with the necessity for effective judicial processes. By analyzing key cases and principles, this study examines the ECtHR's approach to issues such as the admissibility of unlawfully obtained evidence, procedural fairness, and the impact on trial outcomes. Ultimately, this article underscores the ECtHR's significant contribution to the development of consistent and rights-respecting standards for evidence exclusion, thereby reinforcing the rule of law and fundamental human rights protections across the region.