Rights of suspects during the crime detection stage in the Afghan criminal system

The rights of the suspect are considered an important issue in the principles of criminal proceedings. The rights of the suspect are based on the principle of innocence, respect for human dignity, and the principle of justice and judicial security. In Afghanistan, the rights of the suspect are mainly reflected in the Constitution, the Criminal Procedure Code, and jurisprudential texts. The rights of the suspect and the accused can be divided into three stages: 1) before the trial, 2) during the trial, and 3) after the trial. The rights of the suspect in the pre-trial stage also include two parts: the rights of the suspect in the discovery stage and the rights of the suspect in the investigation stage. The stage of discovery of the crime is highly sensitive in the criminal process, because the foundation and foundation of the criminal case are usually formed at this stage. This article explains the rights of the suspect in the stage of discovery of the crime in Afghan law by describing and analyzing the documents and legal works. The findings of the research show that the Afghan legislator has tried to recognize and comply with international standards and norms regarding the rights of suspects in the Constitution and the Criminal Procedure Code.