CONCEPTS, PECULIARITIES AND VALUE OF THE DATA OBTAINED IN THE RESULTS OF THE APPLICATION OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL MEANS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

Abstract

The article explores the concept and meaning of scientific and technical means in criminal proceedings and the data obtained as a result of the use of scientific and technical means in criminal proceedings, the main aspects of their use. The article deals with the theoretical and legal characterization of the concept of "scientific and technical means", analyzes the main approaches and aspects to the definition of the specified concept in the science of criminal process. The conducted investigation of the criminal procedural legislation has made it possible to state that there is no single approach to formulating the definition and content of the scientific and technological means used in criminal proceedings. The author emphasizes the necessity of consolidating the unified definition of scientific and technical means used at different stages of criminal proceedings and, accordingly, its consolidation in the existing criminal procedural legislation. Particular attention is paid to the concept and significance of data obtained as a result of the use of scientific and technological means in the investigation and disclosure of criminal offenses and crimes. The author investigates the definitions of "data" and adapts to the sphere of criminal-procedural activity the definition of "data obtained as a result of the use of scientific and technical means in criminal proceedings". The basic aspects of the use of the given type of data are characterized: forensic, criminological, operative-investigative, criminal-procedural. Taking into account the importance of the data obtained as a result of the use of scientific and technological means as evidence base in criminal proceedings, the author asserted that they should be applied to all the requirements that apply to them in accordance with the rules of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, namely, belonging and authenticity. Compliance with these requirements is a must, since the use of scientific and technological means, the acquisition and use of data must be justified at all stages of criminal proceedings and should facilitate the execution of the main tasks of criminal justice.