FORENSIC EXAMINATION IN THE CONTEXT OF RESTORING JUSTICE FOR UKRAINE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/forensic.science.2025.1.3Keywords:
restoration of justice for Ukraine, forensic examination, European integration, reform of the expert support of justice, International Criminal CourtAbstract
The article examines the role of forensic examination in the process of restoring justice for Ukraine. The article is presented that restoring justice for Ukraine amid the ongoing war and its integration into the European Union requires coordinated efforts, particularly in the field of forensic activity. It is emphasized that the process of restoring justice for Ukraine cannot be imagined without effective cooperation with international organizations, bodies, and institutions, which includes integration into the European forensic space, the involvement of foreign experts in conducting joint forensic examinations, and other measures. It is noted that the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine plays a key role in these processes, aiming to ensure an effective and resilient forensic system. The author highlights that an essential condition for improving national approaches to the application of special knowledge in evidence evaluation by forensic experts is the support of international partners. For example, the Council of Europe’s Action Plan “Resilience, Recovery, and Reconstruction” foresees the development of forensic institutions, which will enhance the activities of Ukrainian forensic experts and strengthen the reliability of their conclusions in the process of evidence presentation in international proceedings. Additionally, the article underscores the important role of the International Criminal Court, whose activities impact the restoration of justice for Ukraine, particularly through expert missions that support Ukrainian forensic experts. In conclusion, the author notes that restoring global justice for Ukraine is possible by establishing the truth, achieved through the daily efforts of forensic experts.
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