Historical and Comparative Overview of the Indictment Review

Abstract

Indictments and their analysis from a historical and comparative perspective are of special importance for the field of law, in particular for criminal law. The courts of Kosovo have had different approaches to dealing with a criminal case in terms of indictment control. For this reason, this topic is important for scholars of legal studies. The inspiration to give impetus to the judicial practice in the direction of the fastest possible implementation of this instrument for resolving a legal criminal case in the judicial system is a strong reason to study this topic, specific to the circumstances of Kosovo justice. From this review, it can be affirmed that, during the initial review of the indictment, the public prosecutor, the defendant or defendants and their defence must be present. Without the presence of these entities, the initial review of the indictment cannot be held.