The role of criminal justice in achieving legal security in rulings on crimes that undermine the course of justice

Abstract

 This research examines the role of criminal justice in achieving legal security by addressing crimes that directly undermine the course of justice, given the serious threat these crimes pose to the stability of the legal system and public trust in the judiciary. The study focuses on three main categories of crimes that obstruct the administration of justice: Crimes affecting the course of justice, particularly the crime of publication that prejudices ongoing judicial proceedings. Such acts can negatively influence the impartiality of judges and the integrity of court procedures by disseminating information or news that may sway public opinion or put undue pressure on witnesses and parties involved. Crimes of misleading the judiciary, which include acts intended to deceive the court and distort the truth, such as concealing evidence or submitting forged documents. These offenses can lead to judgments that do not reflect reality, thus undermining justice and threatening legal security. Perjury (false testimony), which remains one of the most significant crimes obstructing the course of justice. Giving false testimony before the court misleads judges, hinders the establishment of the truth, and consequently jeopardizes rights and diminishes public confidence in judicial rulings. The research demonstrates that criminal justice constitutes an effective safeguard for protecting the integrity of judicial proceedings through deterrent legal provisions and procedural mechanisms that ensure the revelation of the truth and the punishment of anyone attempting to subvert it. The study concludes that achieving legal security requires the continuous development of legislation to keep pace with emerging forms of these crimes, particularly in light of advancements in media and the digital sphere. Additionally, raising legal awareness about the importance of protecting the judiciary from any unlawful influence is vital. In conclusion, the research affirms that legal security cannot be attained without an effective criminal justice system capable of deterring crimes that obstruct the course of justice, thereby ensuring judicial independence, fairness, and maintaining public trust in the judiciary.