The topic of my thesis is a recognition in criminal proceedings. The thesis deals with recognition in terms of crimilonogy and criminal procedure. The recognition is one of the important evidence, which are often based on evidence in criminal proceedings. At first sight it may seem that a recognition is easy procedure in criminal proceedings, but closer examination reveals its complexity. The aim of the thesis is to introduce the recognition as a special way of proving and its specifics, summarization of the knowledge gained by studying textbooks and monographs, articles in journals and some judicial decisions, as well as outlining the selected questions and poiting out possible problems, especially the obligation of the defendant to attend...