Forensic support for the international search

Oleksii Humin,Andrii Antoshchuk,Nataliia Pavliuk,Olena Volobuieva,Dmytro Nykyforchuk

doi:10.34069/ai/2021.40.04.24

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to formulate the basic theoretical principles and practical recommendations for forensic support for the international search. Subject of research: The subject of research is the concept, content, objectives and features of the implementation of forensic support for the international search. Methodology: In the course of the research general scientific methods, such as the methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, specification, summarization and analogy, etc. were used. Research results: According to the results of the research, it is substantiated that the international search is a complex legal institution and a separate form of international cooperation. Forensic support in this context is to create the conditions of preparedness and implementation of methods, tools, techniques of forensics in order to solve the problems of the international search. Practical consequences: It is proved that the international search is carried out according to certain stages, where certain measures of forensic support are necessary to be applied. Value / originality: Forensic support for the international search is to maximize the use of modern advances in science and technology to expand the range of sources of forensic information that can be applied in the international search.

Highlights

Globalization as a process that has been introduced in various areas of human life is a prerequisite in the field of criminal science; because international crime has spread and no country is safe from some of the world’s crimes (Khiyavi & Shamloo, 2018, p. 215).There is an increase in crime of international nature in modern society, and a tendency to the rise in the number of persons suspected of committing criminal offenses in foreign countries, trying to avoid responsibility, hiding in other countries
It should be noted that the actual international search can be applied to suspects, accused, defendants and convicted persons who are hiding from the pre-trial investigation, court, evading criminal punishment, as well as missing persons
The actual international search can be described as a legal institution, which is regulated by different branches of law and at different levels – international and national ones

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Introduction

There is an increase in crime of international nature in modern society, and a tendency to the rise in the number of persons suspected (accused) of committing criminal offenses in foreign countries, trying to avoid responsibility, hiding in other countries. One of the main methods to solve this problem is effective international cooperation in combating crime, including the implementation of coordinated activities of law enforcement agencies of different States and international organizations for the purpose of international investigation. International cooperation plays an important role in strengthening and developing relations between States under modern conditions. Its impact on the protection of legitimate interests, rights and freedoms of the individual, society and the State, the strengthening of international law and order and the fight against crime is significant

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