Role of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine in the formation of a system of forensic science support for justice (Review Article)

Leading role of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine in forensic science management is analyzed, with emphasis on the features of coordination, subordination, planning and information mechanisms, as well as ability to respond to pressing issues and challenges of the present time. It is determined that this activity has a scientific and practical orientation and depends on the departmental affiliation of forensic expertise institutions of Ukraine. A wide range of functional capabilities of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, which vary in form and content, is outlined, in particular, it is noted that expert support of justice is one of its main legislatively enshrined tasks. The purpose of the article is to examine the role of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine as a central coordinating body in the formation of an effective system of forensic support of justice. The main challenges and prospects for improving forensic support of justice in the context of reforming the judicial system and ensuring compliance with international standards in this area are outlined. To achieve the set goal, a set of methods (logical analysis, comparative law, system, statistical analysis, content analysis, etc.) was used. The main areas of activity of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine as a management and coordination body in the field of criminal activity of forensic institutions were identified, in particular: development and implementation of effective state policy in the field of management of forensic activities; optimization of management methods of state forensic institutions and non-state expert organizations; increasing the requirements for judicial activity and its organization; increasing efficiency of activities of judicial institutions of Ukraine, etc.