Problems of realization and the prospects of the proofs disclosure principle development in civil legal procedure

We consider the principle of proofs disclosure in civil procedure, the issues of its implementation and prospects of development. The significance and manifestation of this proof principle at the preparation stage of the case for trial are studied in detail. The importance of this principle for ensuring equality of the parties in the context of information openness of the judicial process, as well as the possibility of combating abuses committed by the process participants, in cases where the decisive proof can be presented “suddenly” for other participants. The problems of legal regulation of proofs disclosure are analyzed, it is proposed to establish as one of the tasks of preparing the case for trial the advance proofs disclosure by the persons involved in the case, which is to present them to each other before the end of the preparation of the case for trial. The concept, stages and forms of disclosure of evidence are defined, the interrelation of the principle of proof with the general principles of civil procedure is considered. Using the practice of preliminary interrogation as a form of proofs disclosure at the preparation stage of the case for trial, which can be an effective way to advance acquaintance with the evidence presented in the case. It is concluded that in the civil procedural legislation it is advisable to fix in detail the concept, procedure, forms of proofs disclosure and the consequences of their non-compliance by people involved in the case.