This article examines the theoretical foundations of the rehabilitation institution in criminal proceedings and its legal aspects. The concept of rehabilitation in criminal procedure law, its process and mechanisms are also analyzed. In accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the implementation of rehabilitation ensures the restoration of a person's rights, compensation for harm, and social reintegration. Although it is generally recognized that the main feature of legal rehabilitation is acknowledging the return of a person to their previous state before they were unlawfully, unreasonably, or unjustly subjected to (disciplinary, civil, administrative, or criminal) liability by the state and on its behalf, rehabilitation in criminal proceedings remains one of the most controversial issues among procedural scholars and practicing specialists. There are various views and approaches regarding legal rehabilitation and its constituent elements. Based on the analysis results, recommendations are provided on addressing existing problems in interpreting the essence of acquittal and the concept of rehabilitation using modern scientific approaches.
Theoretical Foundations of The Rehabilitation Institute in Criminal Proceedings
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