Forensic Examinations in Cases of Mistaken Biometric Identification

In connection with innovation of modern biometric technologies in various spheres of life, both at the levels of individuals and of the State, there exists an increasing risk of serious negative consequences of potentially possible mistaken identifications. Such cases already happened both in Russia and abroad. In the course of legal proceedings on facts of mistaken identity and its consequences, forensic examinations are carried out in most cases. Depending on the type of biometric registration and identification system, forensic computer-technical, traceological, portrait, video technical examinations as well as forensic medical examination and other medicolegal examinations are assigned. The article gives an assessment of legality and scientific validity of performing forensic anthropometric examinations of photographs and video recordings of the suspects captured on them.