Akserova M.P. Conducting forensic science as a part of providing intergovernmental legal aid

Abstract: This article is dedicated to the problems of conducting forensic science carried out as part of providing legal assistance in criminal cases. The author comes to a conclusion that for the purpose of legislative consolidation and elimination of possible procedural problems in providing legal aid in criminal cases the forensic evidence requires validation, standardization of court methodologies, and accreditation of forensic institutions. The author proposes making certain changes to some of the legislative acts of the Republic of Azerbaijan that regulate the work related to forensics. After the changes to the legislation are made, it is necessary to devise national standards such as implementation of the ISO 17025 ENFSI standard, which is mandatory according to the international responsibility of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Currently the certification of forensic experts takes place in the actual Center for Forensic Science. It is necessary to make changes in the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the certification and requirements for licensing forensic institutions and entering them into the registry of the government forensic experts.

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