The institution of examination in the Russian criminal process

Abstract

In this article, the author considers the institution of examination in the criminal process of Russia, compares it with a medical examination and a forensic medical examination. The author, based on law enforcement experience, court decisions and the results of a survey of employees of the investigating authorities, analyzed the practice of using the institution of examination. In addition, the author considered the evidentiary value of the results of the examination and drew attention to the problem of non-application of this investigative action in law enforcement practice.