THE ROLE OF THE SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY IN ENSURING THE LEGALITY, VALIDITY, AND FAIRNESS OF THE COURT DECISION

This article is devoted to the analysis of the role and significance of the revision instance in the practice of criminal proceedings in courts. It thoroughly examines the function of the revision procedure in ensuring that a court decision (judgment, ruling, decree) is not only legal, but also justified (fact-based) and fair (proportionality of punishment). The powers and practical mechanisms of the supervisory authority in correcting judicial errors, eliminating procedural violations, and monitoring the correctness of proof will be indicated. Also, its place in the system of higher judicial control, current problems, and ways to increase its effectiveness are scientifically and practically substantiated. The article highlights the fundamental importance of the revision procedure in strengthening criminal procedural guarantees within the framework of judicial and legal reforms.