The role of the forensic medical examination at the stage of the preliminary investigation

the article examines the key role of forensic medical examination at the stage of preliminary investigation of criminal cases, focusing on its importance in establishing the circumstances of crimes related to injury to health or death. The relevance of the research is due to the increasing demands on the quality and completeness of the evidence base necessary for an objective and comprehensive consideration of cases in court. The objectives of the study are a comprehensive analysis of the practical application of the FME at the stage of the preliminary investigation, identification of problematic aspects and the development of proposals to improve the procedural procedure for the appointment and conduct of examinations. Special attention is paid to the analysis of typical mistakes made by investigators when appointing the FME, as well as by experts during its implementation, which can lead to unreliable conclusions and, as a result, to violations of citizens' rights. The factors affecting the objectivity and completeness of forensic medical research are identified, including insufficient funding, lack of qualified personnel and imperfect methodological support.

forensic medical examination, preliminary investigation, criminal process, expert, investigator, evidence, harm to health, death, methodology, mistakes, improvement