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The article gives a detailed analysis of the changes made by the Federal Law of 26.07.2019 No. 224-FZ to the Federal Law "On the state forensic activity in the Russian Federation" and the Federal Law "On the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation". These developments, primarily related to the establishment of a forensic institution of the Investigative Committee, have been criticized by the legal community since they legalize the supremacy of a criminal prosecution body over the expert offices. At that, some authors justify the need for the forensic expert departments in the structure of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, especially since both in Russia and abroad forensic offices in the bodies dealing with investigating crimes do exist. The Federal Law of 26.07.2019 No. 224-FZ came into force, and till 01.01.2022, the forensic institution of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation is to be established, and the list of departmental forensic agencies will be extended. ; Подробно проанализированы изменения, внесенные Федеральным законом от 26.07.2019 № 224-ФЗ в Федеральный закон «О государственной судебно-экспертной деятельности в Российской Федерации» и Федеральный закон «О Следственном комитете Российской Федерации». Данные изменения, связанные прежде всего с созданием судебно-экспертного учреждения Следственного комитета Российской Федерации, подверглись критике юридической общественности, поскольку они легализуют главенство органа уголовного преследования над экспертными службами. При этом некоторые авторы обосновывают необходимость наличия судебно-экспертных подразделений в системе Следственного комитета Российской Федерации, тем более что как в России, так и за рубежом судебно-экспертные службы в органах, занимающихся расследованием преступлений, существуют. Федеральный закон от 26.07.2019 № 224-ФЗ вступил в силу, и в срок до 01.01.2022 судебно-экспертное учреждение Следственного комитета Российской Федерации должно быть создано, и перечень ведомственных государственных судебно-экспертных учреждений в России будет расширен.

Any society today is a system consisting of certain objects and entities that constantly interact with each other, it requires introducing an effective social and administrative mechanism that would timely regulate the social relations and norms of participants' behavior of such relationships, maintain their organization, orderliness and stable development, contributing to proper regulatory order. Observing the political steps of the Ukrainian government along the path of European standards, we can argue about the actualization of democratic values implementation and the establishment of an effective state power system, where the content and focus of the state determine human rights and freedoms. Considering the above, the analysis of problematic issues arising during the study of the administrative regulation effectiveness of forensic activities is an urgent need today. Based on the analysis of scientific sources and Ukrainian legislation, forensic activity in the article is considered as one of the administrative and legal regulation objects, the purpose of which is to establish the rule of law and strengthen institutions at all levels in the field of management in general and in law enforcement and judicial authorities in particular on the basis of the principle of human rights and fundamental freedoms respect. It should also be borne in mind that forensic science occupies a special place in implementation of the principle of rule of law and citizens' rights and freedoms protection, since the effective functioning of the constitutional foundations of the entire human rights system of power in Ukraine largely depends on it. Thus, the current legislation of Ukraine, as part of the ongoing legal reform, should be aimed at enhancing the role and reassessing the importance of forensic examinations institution, without which investigation of the case cannot be effectively carried out and the crime solved. ; Будь-яке суспільство сьогодні є системою, яка складається з певних об'єктів і суб'єктів, що постійно взаємодіють між собою, та яка потре-бує ефективного соціально-адміністративного механізму, який би вчасно регулював суспільні відносини й норми поведінки учасників цих відносин, підтримував їх організованість, упорядкованість і стабільний розвиток, сприяючи належному нормативному порядку. Не виключенням є й суспільні відносини, що виникають під час здійснення судово-експертної діяльності. У зв'язку з чим нагальною є потреба в аналізі проблемних питань, що ви-никають під час дослідження ефективності адміністративно-правового регулювання судово-експертної діяльності.

The article considers the main directions for the development of mediation procedure in Ukraine in accordance with the current legislation and its development prospects in administrative law. The current state of mediation in Ukraine and the experience of previous implementation of this procedure were outlined. Scientific papers of domestic scientists were studied, independent ways of mediation development as a category of legal relations were identified. Currently, the status of a mediator is determined, including the Draft Law: "On mediation" and its basic provisions are considered. Disputed aspects of the current legislation, namely problems of introduction of mediation and possible ways for improving the Draft Law of Ukraine: "On mediation" were analyzed. The list of problems for introducing mediation into administrative law were defined, which is suggested to be divided into three groups: general, administratively oriented, technical. Common problems are conditioned by conceptual problems of mediation introduction, administratively oriented: provide impossibility of the development of alternative ways for solving disputes in administrative law, and technical: gaps in legislation concerning procedural aspects of carrying out mediation. Recommendations are also given on ways to overcome these problems, which will facilitate a gradual transition to mediation as an alternative way of settling disputes. As the main recommendation phased implementation of the Law of Ukraine: "On mediation" is suggested. Transition to each stage involves reducing court involvement in mediation procedures and further allocating it in independent system of alternative dispute resolution. Foreign experience of mediation was considered which is taken into account in the current practice of disputes peaceful settlement and confirms the need to implement the proposed recommendations. ; Розглянуто основні напрями розвитку процедури медіації в Україні відповідно до чинного законодавства та її перспективи в адміністративному процесі. Схарактеризовано наявний стан медіації в Україні. Досліджено спірні аспекти чинного законодавства, зокрема напрями вдосконалення проєкту Закону України «Про медіацію». Визначено перелік проблем введення медіації в адміністративному процесі, які розподілено на групи. Надано рекомендації щодо шляхів подолання цих проблем, що сприятиме поступовому переходу до медіації як альтернативного способу розв'язання спорів. Визначено аспекти впливу «узаконеної» медіації на діяльність судового експерта як учасника судового розгляду. Розглянуто закордонний досвід медіації, який слід брати до уваги в сучасній практиці мирного врегулювання спорів.

The article analyzes conceptual foundations, views and ideas as to understanding of the essence of the classification of forensic science general theory tasks. The main views of scientists concerning classification of forensic examination typical tasks are analyzed. Information is established by examining properties of individual objects or characteristics of several objects interaction process. Special (individual) tasks of the forensic science general theory include: research on the development and formation of forensic examination types, expansion of the scope of their practical application; design of the latest types and kids of forensic examinations in connection with the emergence of modern facilities or improvement of methods and techniques existing in forensic practice; modernization of software for an expert workstation; improvement of the practical activities of forensic experts and emergence of scientific research innovative tasks in the field of forensic science; planned enhancement of existing scientific knowledge and improvement of general and individual theories of forensic science; development (taking into account current realities) of methods and techniques for assessing an expert conclusion. Having analyzed the trends in the development of individual theories of forensic science and forensic practice, we suggest to supplement the outlined special tasks of forensic science theory with the following: development of systemic links between state and non-state entities of forensic activity; development and rationalization of organizational foundations of forensic activity, including the development of an individual rating of a particular forensic expert and of a forensic science institute in general. It has been proved that a scientifically grounded classification of forensic science general theory tasks and general tasks of practical forensic activity increases efficiency of forensic activity implementation, helps to identify and investigate crimes, to establish circumstances to be proved in a particular case in the manner stipulated by a corresponding procedural legislation of Ukraine. ; Проаналізовано концептуальні засади, погляди й ідеї щодо розуміння сутності класифікації завдань загальної теорії судової експертизи. Досліджено основні позиції науковців щодо класифікації типових завдань судово-експертного дослідження. Підставою диференціювання завдань експертизи запропоновано вважати інформацію, яку має здобути експерт, досліджуючи властивості й ознаки конкретних об'єктів або характеристики процесу взаємодії кількох таких об'єктів. Доведено, що науково-обґрунтована класифікація завдань загальної теорії судової експертизи та практичної судово-експертної діяльності підвищує ефективність експертного забезпечення правосуддя, допомагає під час виявлення й розслідування правопорушень, встановлення фактів і обставин, які мають бути доведені у справі в порядку, передбаченому процесуальним законодавством України. ; В статье проанализированы концептуальные основы, взгляды и идеи относительно понимания сущности классификации задач общей теории судебной экспертизы. Исследованы основные точки зрения учёных на классификацию типовых задач судебно-экспертного исследования. Информацию устанавливают, исследуя свойства отдельных объектов или характеристики процесса взаимодействия нескольких объектов. К специальным (отдельным) задачам общей теории судебной экспертизы можно отнести: исследование развития и формирования видов судебных экспертиз, расширение сферы их практического применения; конструирование новейших видов и родов экспертиз в связи с появлением современных объектов или усовершенствование существующих в экспертной практике методов и методик; модернизирование компьютерно-программного обеспечения автоматизированного рабочего места эксперта; усовершенствование практической деятельности судебных экспертов и появление инновационных задач научных исследований в области судебной экспертизы; плановое пополнение существующих научных знаний и совершенствование общей и частных теорий судебной экспертизы; разрабатывание (с учётом современных реалий) методов и методик оценки заключения эксперта. Проанализировав тенденции развития частных теорий судебной экспертизы и судебно-экспертной практики, предлагаем дополнить приведённые специальные задачи теории судебной экспертизы следующими: разрабатывание системных связей между государственными и негосударственными субъектами судебно-экспертной деятельности; развитие и рационализация организационных основ судебно-экспертной деятельности, в том числе и разрабатывание индивидуального рейтинга конкретного судебного эксперта и экспертного учреждения в целом. Доказано, что научно-обоснованная классификация задач общей теории судебной экспертизы и общих задач практической судебно-экспертной деятельности повышает эффективность осуществления судебно-экспертной деятельности, помогает выявлять и расследовать преступления, устанавливать подлежащие доказыванию обстоятельства по конкретному делу в порядке,предусмотренном соответствующим процессуальным законодательством Украины.

Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the editors -- List of contributors -- Foreword -- Series preface -- Preface -- Chapter 1 A primer on microbiology -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Microbial characteristics -- 1.2.1 Microbial taxonomy and function -- 1.2.2 Enzyme activity -- 1.3 Microorganisms and their habitats -- 1.3.1 Oxygen and moisture -- 1.3.2 Temperature -- 1.4 Competition for resources -- 1.5 The ecology of some forensically relevant bacteria -- 1.5.1 Actinobacteria -- 1.5.2 Firmicutes -- 1.5.3 Proteobacteria -- 1.6 Archaea and microbial eukaryotes -- 1.7 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 2 History, current, and future use of microorganisms as physical evidence -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 Why and how are microorganisms used in forensic science? -- 2.2 Methods for identification -- 2.2.1 Classical microbiology -- 2.2.2 Genomics and strain typing -- 2.3 Estimating PMI -- 2.3.1 Microbial succession -- 2.4 Cause of death -- 2.4.1 Natural causes -- 2.4.2 Biocrimes -- 2.5 Trace evidence -- 2.5.1 Human -- 2.5.2 Nonhuman animals and food -- 2.6 Other medicolegal aspects -- 2.6.1 Sexual assault -- 2.6.2 Medical malpractice -- 2.6.3 Nosocomial infections and antibiotic resistance -- 2.6.4 Food safety and environmental contamination -- 2.7 Needs that must be met for use in chain of custody -- 2.8 Summary -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3 Approaches and considerations for forensic microbiology decomposition research -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Challenges of human remains research -- 3.3 Human remains research during death investigations -- 3.4 Human surrogates in research -- 3.5 Considerations for field studies -- 3.6 Descriptive and hypothesis‐driven research -- 3.7 Experiment design -- 3.8 Validation studies -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 4 Sampling methods and data generation

The article deals with the problems of legal regulation of expert activity. It is noted that there are many regulatory legal acts that regulate the conduct of various examinations. The article analyzes the legislation regulating the conduct of both non-judicial and judicial examinations, including supranational ones. Although non-judicial examinations are diverse, the article notes that their legal regulation has much in common, but general issues are not regulated uniformly in the absence of grounds for this, since we are talking about issues that are not related to the specifics of a particular examination. And this, in the authors opinion, is a lack of legal regulation of expert activity. The article examines the novelties of the legislation on forensic examinations, in particular, conducted by non-state experts. Attention is drawn to all the main problems of legal regulation that have been discussed since 2012, when work began on a new law on judicial expert activity, but have not been resolved by the legislator. Attention is paid to the legal regulation of the activities of forensic experts. The article concludes that the courts are suspicious of the conclusions of expert examinations conducted by non-judicial experts when considering disputes between regulatory authorities and interested parties, as well as when considering criminal and administrative cases. Often, examinations conducted for the purpose of control are groundlessly rejected by the court, and the court appoints forensic examinations, which are entrusted to experts who do not have the necessary knowledge, experience, methods, equipment; they accept them on faith, without establishing the reasons for discrepancies between experts, without conducting the necessary procedural actions. That is, not being experts, the judges unreasonably decide which of the two expert opinions to accept. As a result, significant harm can be caused to the state interests, which is shown by the example of customs examinations. It is also noted that there are many similarities between forensic examinations and, for example, examinations conducted for control purposes. It is proposed to formulate a single law on the basis of expert activity, not limited only to judicial expert activity. The issues that require legal regulation are listed. The need to take into account the achievements of the legislation of the Eurasian Economic Union on expertise in the development of national legislation was noted. ; В статье рассматриваются проблемы правового регулирования экспертной деятельности. Отмечено, что имеется множество нормативных правовых актов, которые регламентируют проведение различных экспертиз. Анализируется законодательство, регламентирующее проведение и несудебных, и судебных экспертиз, в том числе наднациональное. Хотя несудебные экспертизы отличаются разнообразием, в статье отмечается, что правовое их регулирование имеет много общего, однако общие вопросы не регламентируются единообразно при отсутствии для этого оснований, поскольку речь идет о вопросах, не связанных со спецификой той или иной экспертизы. И это, на взгляд автора, является недостатком правового регулирования экспертной деятельности. В статье исследуются новеллы законодательства о судебных экспертизах, в частности проведенных негосударственными экспертами. Обращено внимание на все те основные проблемы правового регулирования, которые обсуждались с 2012 года, когда началась работа над новым законом о судебной экспертной деятельности, но так и не были решены законодателем. Уделено внимание правовому регулированию деятельности судебных экспертов. В статье сделан вывод, что суды с недоверием относятся к заключениям экспертиз, проведенных несудебными экспертами, при рассмотрении споров между контролирующими органами и заинтересованными лицами, а также при рассмотрении уголовных и административных дел. Нередко экспертизы, проведенные в целях контроля, безосновательно отвергаются судом, и суд назначает судебные экспертизы, которые поручаются экспертам, не обладающим необходимыми знаниями, опытом, методиками, оборудованием; принимает их на веру, не устанавливая причины расхождений между экспертами, не проводя необходимых процессуальных действий. То есть, не являясь специалистами, судьи безосновательно решают, какое из двух экспертных заключений принять. В результате может быть причинен значительный вред государственным интересам, что показано на примере таможенных экспертиз. Также указывается, что между судебными экспертизами и, например, экспертизами, проведенными в целях контроля, есть много общего. Предлагается единым законом сформулировать основы экспертной деятельности, не ограничиваясь только судебной экспертной деятельностью. Перечислены вопросы, требующие правового регулирования. Обозначена необходимость при разработке национального законодательства учитывать достижения законодательства Евразийского экономического союза об экспертизах.

No type of legal proceedings is complete without the involvement of experts for the production of expert research or specialists for consultation. In this regard, the question of determining the competence of these subjects by persons conducting the process who do not have special knowledge in the field in which the knowledgeable person specializes is very acute. The author determines the competence of the forensic expert and enumerates other requirements to the expert as a participant in the proceedings. The formation of competence is primarily influenced by the level of training, education of an expert or specialist. The main attention focuses on the disclosure of the main ways of initial training and retraining of forensic experts at the present stage: the traditional way of experts training; specialization in the specialty "Forensic examination"; master's degree in programs of expert specialties. The existing types of training and retraining of forensic experts in Russia and some foreign countries, including the member States of the Eurasian economic Union (EEU), are analyzed. The traditional way of training of forensic experts and training under the program of specialization are revealed proceeding from historical conditionality and necessity of training of specialists for implementation of forensic activity. The positive and negative features of the training areas are highlighted, taking into account their impact on the formation of the competence of the forensic expert. The author emphasizes the need to develop existing forms of initial training of forensic experts, taking into account the advantages and disadvantages of each of them. The study concludes that it is necessary to apply the subjective criterion in order to determine the effective form of training of forensic experts

A completely revised and updated edition that teaches the essentials of forensic biology, with increased coverage of molecular biological techniques and new information on wildlife forensics, wound analysis and the potential of microbiomes as forensic indicators. This fully revised and updated introduction to forensic biology carefully guides the reader through the science of biology in legal investigations. Full-colour throughout, including many new images, it offers an accessible overview to the essentials of the subject, providing balanced coverage of the range of organisms used as evidence in forensic investigations, such as invertebrates, vertebrates, plants and microbes. The book provides an accessible overview of the decay process and discusses the role of forensic indicators like human fluids and tissues, including bloodstain pattern analysis, hair, teeth, bones and wounds. It also examines the study of forensic biology in cases of suspicious death. This third edition of Essential Forensic Biology expands its coverage of molecular techniques throughout, offering additional material on bioterrorism and wildlife forensics. The new chapter titled 'Wildlife Forensics' looks at welfare legislation, CITES and the use of forensic techniques to investigate criminal activity such as wildlife trafficking and dog fighting. The use of DNA and RNA for the identification of individuals and their personal characteristics is now covered as well, along with a discussion of the ethical issues associated with the maintenance of DNA databases. Fully revised and updated third edition of the successful student-friendly introduction to the essentials of Forensic Biology. Covers a wide variety of legal investigations such as homicide, suspicious death, neglect, real and fraudulent claims for the sale of goods unfit for purpose, the illegal trade in protected species of plants and animals and bioterrorism. Discusses the use of a wide variety of biological material for forensic evidence. Supported by a website that includes numerous photographs, interactive MCQs, self-assessment quizzes and a series of questions and topics for further study to enhance student understanding. Includes a range of important, key case studies in which the difficulties of evaluating biological evidence are highlighted. Essential Forensic Biology, Third Edition is an excellent guide for undergraduates studying forensic science and forensic biology.

One of the most important requirements of the modern forensic expert procedure - ensuring of the principle of scientific validity of the techniques applied is considered. It's generally accepted to divide scientific events into three types: scientific-theoretical, scientific-practical and scientific-technical. The majority of international meetings offorensic experts, despite the fact that in the process of their performing there are discussed both theoretical and technical issues, should be attributed to the number of scientific-practical. This is due to the fact that the issues that are discussed, primarily highlight the problems of using scientific methods in practical forensic-expert activity. As the practice shows, the questions ofscientific validity of the expert technique and scientific-methodical grounding of its applying in the performance of expertise may have different semantic, operational, and legal interpretation.Based on the analysis of the materials of the 69th Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Examinations, the possibility of solving the most important methodological problems of forensic examination is considered. It's first of all the achievement of clear clarity and objectivity in the evaluation ofscientific standards for the reliability and trustworthiness offorensic-expert methods and the possibility of their applying in forensic-expert researches. In all countries of the world, forensic laboratories have similar equipment, and experts from different countries apply standard techniques for analyzing the results obtained with the help of this or that technique. The conclusions offoreign scientists are analyzed for the further development of legislation on forensic examination and harmonization of forensic expert cooperation. It's necessary to continue studying the international experience on increasing the scientific grounding of forensic- expert techniques and to use the results obtained in a wide range of measures to improve the quality of expert research and reduce the terms of its conduct. ; Приділено увагу одній із найважливіших вимог сучасного судово-експертного провадження - забезпечення принципу наукової обґрунтованості застосовуваних методик. На основі аналізу матеріалів 69-ї конференції Американської академії судових експертиз розглянуто можливість вирішення найбільш важливих методологічних проблем судової експертизи.

Introduction -- Structural Distress -- Substandard Design and Construction -- Some Structural Basics -- Structures: Mechanics and Force Systems -- Newton's Laws and Equilibrium -- Work and Energy: Conservation Principles -- Properties of Areas -- Structures -- Mechanics or Strength of Materials -- Allowable Stress and Strength Design Methods -- Chimney Damage -- Truss Analysis -- Example: Truss Failure -- Dynamic Loading -- Wind Damage -- Snow, Hail, and Rain -- Stresses on Cylindrical Pressure Vessels -- Load Analysis on Pilings -- Strain -- Foundations -- Blasting and Earth Movement -- Introduction to Soil Behavior -- Techniques of Subsurface Investigations -- Landslides -- Identification of Rocks -- Supporting Capacity of Earth Formations -- Stability of Natural Slopes -- Atterberg Limits -- Subsidence -- Earthquakes -- Foundations -- Blasting Damage -- Heavy Equipment Vibrations -- Wave Pressure -- Mold and Environmental Problems -- Airborne Particles -- Mold -- Radon -- Gases -- Ventilation -- Building Materials -- Asbestos -- Electromagnetics -- Vibrations and Sound -- Temperature -- Ergonomics and Illumination -- Water-Related Losses -- Fluid Statics and Dynamics -- Open Channel Flow -- Hydrology and Water Runoff -- Groundwater -- Plumbing and Fittings -- Water Hammer -- Soils and the Water Table -- Appliances and Equipment Failures -- Kitchen and Household Appliances -- HVAC Systems -- Pumps, Generators, and Motors -- Boilers -- Dissolution of Aluminum -- Welding Failures -- Cars -- Interpreting Electrical Activity -- Component Fracture Mechanics -- Gouge Spacing -- Broken Pole Analysis -- Slips and Falls -- Walkway Safety -- Standard of Care -- American Disabilities Act -- Testing of Slip Resistance of Walking Surfaces -- Force Required to Pull a Dolly -- Biomechanics of Falls -- Sight Distance for Pedestrians -- Pedestrians and Trains -- Departure Sight Distance Calculations -- Moving Vehicle Sight Distance Calculations -- Calculation of Train Speed -- Human Injuries and the Strength of Human Tissue -- Bone Fractures -- Transverse Fracture of Long Bones -- Head Injury -- Head Injury Criterion -- Compilation of Studies Involving Occupant Kinematics and Vehicle Impacts -- Biomechanics of Injury -- Vehicular Collisions with Pedestrians or Bicyclists -- Internal Organ Injuries -- Knee Injuries -- Injuries of the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow -- Teeth Injuries -- Lower Leg Injuries -- Shoulder Injuries -- Hip Injuries -- Industrial and Construction Accidents -- Equipment Losses -- Injuries and Death -- Accident Reconstruction -- Introduction -- Basic Principles of Physics -- Introduction to Energy Methods -- Momentum Methods -- Electrical Incidents and Lightning -- Electrical Distribution Systems -- Some Basic Equations -- Switch Failure -- Current in a Bus Bar -- Current in a Solid Wire Conductor -- Testing of Transistors and Electrical Components -- Lightning -- Impulse Voltages -- Electrocutions -- Low-Voltage Electrocutions -- Swimming Pool Electrocutions -- Animal Testing -- Medium-Voltage Electrocutions -- High-Voltage Electrocutions -- Human Conductivity -- Response of Human Tissue to Electrical Stimulation -- Electrical Modeling of the Human Body -- Fires -- Thermodynamic Principles -- Systems and Processes -- Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics -- Enthalpy -- Combustion -- Hydrocarbons -- Explosive Limits -- Flash Points -- Transfer of Heat -- First Law of Thermodynamics -- Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy -- Heat Flow -- Explosive Characteristics -- Flow of Gas through a Pipe -- Thermal Conductivity, Convectivity, and Radiation -- Gas Can Burn -- Live Burns -- House Fires -- Car Fires -- Miscellaneous Losses -- Carbon Monoxide -- Chains and Hooks -- Examination of Vehicle Lightbulbs and Filaments -- Defeating Locks -- Vehicle Computer Interrogation -- Engine Wear -- Fire Suppression Systems -- Probability, Sensitivity, and Uncertainty -- Sensitivity and Uncertainty -- Probability and Statistics -- Standards -- Protocol for Forensic Investigations -- Standard Guide for Forensic Engineering Inspections and Investigations -- ASTM Standards -- FMV Standards -- SAE Standards -- Relevant Construction Standards -- NFPA Standards -- International Standards -- Appendix A: Values of Fundamental Constants (MKS Units) -- Appendix B: Acronyms -- Appendix C: Conversion Factors -- Bibliography.

A discussion of courtroom practice as an example of Claude Levi-Strauss's bricolage ("know-how" or "making-do"). A limited repertoire of available moves & materials, improvisation, resourcefulness, & habit of imaginative reconstruction apply to both courtroom lawyers & bricoleurs. It is argued that the habits of the "savage mind" identified by Levi-Strauss thrive in the contemporary law library & legal archive. Scott Turow's Presumed Innocent (1988) illustrates those affinities between detective work & forensic activity, revealing their common grounding in bricolage. It is suggested that bricolage as a legal tactic may be a potential corrective to the patriarchal bias in law. Literary critics also partake in bricolage by taking pieces out of their orginal contexts & rearranging them into a new configuration. 23 References. D. Schwartz

Files, email messages, and social media posts all contain valuable information for digital forensic investigators when searching for evidence of a crime or intrusions into a computer system or network, but there's also a wealth of information to be gleaned from a computer's operating system. This includes user data, configuration settings, and a significant trail of user activities. Today, there are a number of tools available to extract and analyze this information. In this course designed for entry- to intermediate-level law enforcement and corporate investigators, you'll learn how to use readily available, open source tools to find valuable information in the Windows Registry. You'll also see how to create and use logs with Windows Event Log and Linux Syslog, which you then can examine for traces of suspicious or unauthorized activity. Finally, you'll look at the techniques employed by investigators to handle and process all of this important information to assist you in your forensic tasks.

Issues of international cooperation in the field offorensic expert activity are always relevant both for judicial power in general and for itself. The importance of such cooperation has increased in connection with the reform of political, economic, social and law enforcement systems in Ukraine. The main reasons for the need of international forensic- expert cooperation are the integration and globalization of international scientific relations and the implementation of its results in its own legislative and other bases. The issues of international forensic-expert cooperation have found their reflection in the international treaties in the field of expert activity with European countries, countries of the near and far east. These agreements define the procedure for calling experts abroad, give guarantees for the protection of experts, provide the right of the expert to reimburse travel and stay costs, as well as the right to payfor the work done. An urgent issue of international cooperation of Ukrainian expert institutions in the field of forensic expert activity is the entrance to the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI). Since 2002, the State Research Expert-criminalistic Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine is a full member of ENFSI. To date, two expert institutions of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine are members of the ENFSI - it's the Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Kharkiv Research Institute of Forensic Examinations and Kiyiv Research Institute of Forensic Examinations. International cooperation in the field of forensic-expert activity in Ukraine is a dynamically developing system that meets the interests of not only forensic experts, but also all the subjects ofpublic and political life. Integration of international standards into the nationalforensic- expert activity is conditioned by the development of innovative expert methods and techniques, which, in their turn, enhance the prestige and professionalism of Ukrainian expert institutions. ; Розглянуто проблеми імплементації міжнародних стандартів у судово- експертну діяльність України. Проаналізовано характерні особливості міжнародних стандартів, що використовуються в судово-експертній діяльності. Виявлено та обґрунтовано позицію необхідності законодавчого введення міжнародних стандартів у процес проведення судової експертизи.

Introduction to teaching chemistry with forensic science -- Chemistry and crime : investigating chemistry from a forensic science perspective -- Incorporating forensic science throughout the undergraduate analytical curriculum : from nonmajors through instrumental analysis -- Using forensic science to engage nontraditional learners -- Teaching introductory forensic chemistry using open educational and digital resources -- On utilizing forensic science to motivate students in a first-semester general chemistry laboratory -- Interdisciplinary learning communities : bridging the gap between the sciences and the humanities through forensic science -- Interdisciplinary learning activity incorporating forensic science and forensic nursing -- Drugs and DNA : forensic topics ideal for the analytical chemistry curriculum -- From DUIs to stolen treasure : using real-world sample analysis to increase engagement and critical thinking in analytical chemistry courses -- Integration of forensic themes in teaching instrumental analysis at Pace University -- Using expert witness testimony with an illicit substance analysis to increase student engagement in learning the GC/MS technique -- Generative learning strategies and prelecture assignments in a flipped forensic chemistry classroom.