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Moscow, Russian Federation
The principle of objectivity in forensic examinations, the criteria that make up its content, and the guarantees of its provision are periodically the subject of scientific research. Scientists analyze its various aspects and suggest ways to increase the effectiveness of its implementation. The purpose of the article is to focus on aspects of the principle of objectivity: in relation to the expert and in relation to expert research – forensic examination. Based on the use of comparative legal and formal logical methods, the author reveals the substantive side of each aspect, which can be defined as requirements that constitute the quintessence of the principle of objectivity. The current and future normative regulation of the principle of objectivity in forensic examinations is determined, conclusions are drawn based on the analysis of judicial practice. The author formulates guarantees for the implementation of the principle of objectivity: the formation and standardization of scientific and methodological support for forensic examinations, the formation of a unified "expert language", the improvement of the training of forensic experts, the formation of their competence. Considering the interrelationship of the principles of forensic examinations, the author concludes that there is a need for an integrated approach to the implementation of the principle through the operation of these guarantees.
forensic examination, objectivity, principle, forensic expert, forensic activity, training of forensic expert
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