The limits of postal secrecy and its influence on evidence in criminal proceedings - observations from the practice of a police authority Cover Image

Limity poštovního tajemství a jeho vliv na dokazování v trestním řízení – postřehy z praxe policejního orgánu
The limits of postal secrecy and its influence on evidence in criminal proceedings - observations from the practice of a police authority

Author(s): Jiří Hruška
Subject(s): Criminal Law, Criminology
Published by: Vysoká škola finanční a správní, a.s.
Keywords: Obligation of confidentiality; postal secrecy; criminal code; law enforcement authorities; preliminary question; Czech Telecommunications Office

Summary/Abstract: In the present paper, the author briefly characterizes the obligation of confidentiality imposed and recognized by the state and lists some of its typical cases, including a reference to the relevant legal regulations. The main topic of the contribution is postal secrecy and determining its boundaries for the purposes of criminal proceedings. In this context, the interpretation of the term postal service can be considered particularly problematic. The author demonstrates the mentioned issue vividly on a concrete case from practice.

  • Issue Year: 8/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 184-191
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Czech