The President signed the Law "On Amending the Criminal Procedure Code of Belarus"

Thus, the institution of special (absentia) proceedings in criminal cases is being introduced in relation to the accused who are outside the country and evade appearing in the body conducting the criminal process. At the same time, a list of elements of crimes is established, for which such special proceedings can be initiated against the accused. This, in particular, is an act of terrorism, genocide, mercenarism, treason against the state, sabotage, the creation of an extremist formation or participation in it, riots, calls for sanctions. Also, the law (taking into account law enforcement practice) improves the procedure for appealing court decisions in criminal proceedings. The changes envisaged by law are aimed at ensuring the inevitability of criminal liability for committed criminal acts, strengthening guarantees for the exercise of the constitutional right to judicial protection, ensuring the legality and stability of court decisions in criminal cases.