Possibilities of Applying the ILAC-G19:06/2022 Manual “Modules in the Forensic Process” to Improve Forensic Activities
https://doi.org/10.30764/1819-2785-2022-3-70-79
Abstract
The article considers the possibilities of applying the ILAC–G19:06/2022 Manual (hereinafter referred to as the Manual) in forensic activities, which presents the specifics of the accreditation of forensic organizations as required by GOST ISO/IEC 17025-2019 “General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories”.
The following scientific methods have been used in the study: dialectical, observation, description, comparison, analysis and synthesis, classification. A comparative analysis of the Guidelines in the 2014 and 2022 editions has been carried out. The authors have revealed the need for studying methodological recommendations reflecting the modules of the forensic expert process, contributing to the correct and accurate application of the requirements of GOST ISO/IEC 17025-2019 in the accreditation of forensic expert organizations in the Eurasian area. They also describe risk handling procedures in forensic expert activities and their impact on improving the efficiency of forensic expert processes.
About the Authors
G. G. OmelyanyukRussian Federation
Omel’yanyuk Georgii Georgievich – Doctor of Law, Candidate of Biology, Professor, Deputy Director; Professor of the Department of Forensic Operations, Institute of Law; Professor of the Digital Forensics Department
Moscow 109028
Moscow 117198
Moscow 105055
E. V. Chesnokova
Russian Federation
Chesnokova Elena Vladimirovna – Doctor of Law, Head of the Forensic Research Methodology Department; Associate Professor of the Department of Forensic Operations, Institute of Law
Moscow 109028
Moscow 117198
B. M. Bishmanov
Russian Federation
Bishmanov Bukenbai Muratzhanovich – Doctor of Law, Professor
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For citations:
Omelyanyuk G.G., Chesnokova E.V., Bishmanov B.M. Possibilities of Applying the ILAC-G19:06/2022 Manual “Modules in the Forensic Process” to Improve Forensic Activities. Theory and Practice of Forensic Science. 2022;17(3):70-79. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30764/1819-2785-2022-3-70-79