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However, this category sees that increasing perspective. In addition, supporters of the
the rights of defendants in this manner, as we law see its importance in keeping pace with
mentioned at the beginning, will hinder and the developments occurring in the current
weaken the role of the Public Prosecution. era, which enables the prosecution and
For example, some of them believe that judiciary to better handle legal and
alternatives to pretrial detention could lead to technological advancements.
the easy release of dangerous suspects,
threatening security and stability. They also
see the importance of the lawyer's presence
as potentially hindering the investigation
process. This opposing group also believes
that the excessive rights granted to the
accused have diminished the role and
authority of the judge in many procedures. So, it is clear after looking at the opinions of
For instance, they see the exceptional cases both supporters and opponents of this law,
where the judge has the right to interrogate that it represents a controversial law because
the accused without a lawyer as very few and everyone views it from their own
restrictive for the judge. Therefore, this perspective. Some believe that the rights of
opposing faction believes that the law has the accused are still limited and that
provided excessive protection to the accused. additional rights should be added, while
others think that the law has overstepped by
granting too many rights to the accused,
which diminishes the role of the prosecution.
There are also others who see that the law
has achieved a balance between the rights of
the accused and the powers of the public
prosecution. These highly divergent opinions
illustrate the extent of differences in people's
As for the supporters of this law, although viewpoints, which stem from their varying
they are a minority compared to the levels of political awareness, legal expertise,
opponents, in general, the supporters believe and certainly, their differing perspectives on
that on one hand, rights have been granted to the law.
the accused, ensuring their protection, and on
the other hand, the expansion of the Public Supporters of the law are people who seek
Prosecution's powers creates a balance. We balance, which they believe is achieved
find that on one hand, there are more rights within the framework of that law that
for the accused and wider powers for the balances the rights of the accused and the ELITE’s Seventh Anniversary (2018-2025)
Public Prosecution, which maintains balance speed of litigation. Human rights advocates,
between the two sides. This avoids two very due to their constant focus on human rights,
important points from the supporters' always strive to increase and guaranty human
perspective: that the Public Prosecution will rights as much as possible in all fields. As for
not overstep or act arbitrarily against the conservatives, they tend to prioritize security
accused because they have rights that protect and stability, which makes them anxious
them, and at the same time, the rights that when the rights of the accused are increased,
protect the accused will not hinder the work especially since some of them pose a danger
of the Public Prosecution because it now has to society, thereby obstructing the
wider powers. This ultimately achieves the administration of criminal justice when the
desired justice from the supporters' rights of the accused are expanded.

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