IMPROVEMENT OF FORENSIC SUPPORT: THEORETICAL, LEGAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL ASPECTS

Abstract

The article purpose is to determine conceptual foundations and directions of the formation of the modern paradigm of forensic justice.

The problems affecting the quality and effectiveness of forensic examinations include the following: untimely arrival of forensic experts at the scene that subsequently often leads to unsuitability of research objects; lack of an adequate arsenal of forensic methods; lack of high-tech equipment that can be used to perform certain types of forensic researches; insufficient generalizations of international positive and negative experience for organizing forensic activities; imperfection of legal acts regulating forensic activities, etc.

In order to solve the problems of timely receipt of research objects by a forensic expert, in addition to resolving issues of their prompt withdrawal and providing them for a forensic examination, it is necessary to update the development of theoretical and applied principles for the technology of performing certain types of traditional and innovative forensic researches; to develop a developed system of scientific and practical seminars (trainings) including at the appropriate training grounds in relevant areas of forensic science activity.

An important factor in improving the expert provision of justice in Ukraine is consideration of the requirements of European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ Guidelines) and further cooperation with ENFSI.

As an important criterion for the effective development of expert support for justice, one can also single out the need for more precise legislative regulation of guarantees for the provision of forensic expert activity.

Implementation of the proposed measures will ensure the forensic expert independence, optimize forensic activities and significantly increase its effectiveness.