FOREIGN APPROACHES TO FORENSIC ACTIVITIES IN CRIMINAL CASES: OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADAPTATION IN UKRAINE

Forensic expert activity is a key component of criminal proceedings that ensures the objectivity and reliability of evidence.In the context of globalization of legal standards, a comparative analysis of foreign experience is becoming increasingly important, which contributes to the improvement of the national system of forensic science.The purpose of this study is to examine the models of organization and functioning of forensic institutions in the USA, the UK and Germany with a view to identifying the most effective practices for their potential adaptation in Ukraine.The author analyzes the forensic systems of developed legal states with a focus on the possibility of their adaptation in Ukraine.The practical significance of the study lies in the identification of strategies for reforming forensic expert activity in Ukraine by introducing effective control mechanisms, improving the process of certification of experts and expanding cooperation with international professional associations.The conclusions confirm the need to introduce legislative changes that will increase the independence of experts, transparency of forensic activities and strengthen the legal system of Ukraine in accordance with international standards.