The first is the right of relatives to attend the trial.
In criminal cases, relatives, as the families of defendants or victims, are often very concerned about the progress and results of the case. Therefore, relatives have the right to attend the court hearing and learn about the specific circumstances of the case. This is not only the legitimate rights and interests of relatives, but also an important embodiment of judicial openness and transparency.
Second, review the matters needing attention in the trial
Although relatives have the right to attend the trial, they also need to abide by some regulations and precautions. First of all, observers need to abide by the order and regulations of the court and must not interfere with the normal conduct of the trial. Secondly, the audience should keep quiet and not speak or ask questions at will. In addition, for cases involving personal privacy or business secrets, the court may limit the scope of observers or take other confidentiality measures.
Third, the role of relatives in the trial
Although relatives are mainly spectators in the trial, they can also play a certain role before and after the trial. For example, relatives can communicate with the defendant or lawyer before the trial to understand the specific situation of the case and the defense strategy; After the trial, relatives can also provide emotional support and help to the defendant to help him cope with the possible judgment.
To sum up:
When a criminal case is in court, relatives, as observers, can go to the court to attend the trial process and understand the specific situation of the case. When attending the trial, relatives should abide by the rules and precautions of the court and participate in the trial quietly and orderly. At the same time, relatives can also play a certain role before and after the trial to provide support and help for the defendant.
Legal basis:
Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China
Article 183 stipulates:
The people's court hears cases of first instance in public. However, cases involving state secrets or personal privacy shall not be heard in public; Cases involving commercial secrets may be heard in private upon the application of the parties.
For cases that are not heard in public, the reasons for not hearing in public shall be announced in court.