LEGAL REGULATION OF FORENSIC EXPERT ACTIVITY. CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Abstract

Forensic expertise plays an important role in the legal system, having a significant impact on the justice process. This activity is related to conducting research and analysis aimed at establishing the actual circumstances of the case, which cannot be determined without special knowledge in various fields of Science and technology. The article examines the international experience of organizing professional activities of a forensic expert. It is noted that in Germany, each administrative-territorial unit “Earth” has its own independent forensic laboratory, and federal formations of the Federal Office for criminal affairs have their own units for conducting Special Investigations and research, as well as databases with criminalistically important information. In addition, it was emphasized that the entire organization and activities of French forensic institutions are built in accordance with international standards, on the basis of which the French forensic system has international authority. It is noted that the implementation of international norms and standards for the organization and operation of forensic expert institutions brings expert institutions to a qualitatively new level of functioning. This makes it possible to create an effective mechanism for the management and functioning of forensic institutions and experts, which will determine high requirements for conducting forensic examinations, will contribute to improving the professional level and efficiency of employees of expert institutions.