scholarly journals INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION OF THE EUROPEAN NETWORK OF FORENSIC SCIENCE INSTITUTES (ENFSI) AND FORENSIC INSTITUTIONS OF UKRAINE

2020 ◽  
pp. 170-182
Author(s):  
T. Kryvak ◽  
N. Baiurko
Keyword(s):  
European Commission ◽  
Forensic Science ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
European Network ◽  
Extensive Experience ◽  
External Work ◽  
Internal Interaction ◽  
Forensic Institutions ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
Expert Community

The article deals with the main aspects of the activities of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI), which is the largest European network of forensic institutions and, at the same time, one of the most significant. The main structural components of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI) are analyzed. In particular, there are highlighted the main tasks and goals that the Board and the ENFSI Secretariat, expert working groups, standing committees set for the achievement of aims. The purpose of this article was to show the main internal directions of the work of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI), in particular, what are the work of expert groups, the standing committees, their interaction between themselves and expert-working groups. There are also highlighted basic principles of ENFSI standing committees within the framework with the European Commission. It is also drawn attention to the main projects of the ENFSI standing committees, which are so-called Monopoly projects and which are funded by the European Commission. The article reveals not only the internal interaction of ENFSI, but also the external work of the network: in the International Forensic Expert Alliance (IFSA), interaction with Interpol and Europol. Interpol, being the most developed international organization in the fight against crime, pays significant attention to interaction and cooperation with forensic institutions. For these purposes, Interpol organizes and conducts international symposia on the entire range of forensic examinations, including forensic. The cooperation between ENFSI and Europol is no less fruitful, since Europol has extensive experience in hosting pan-European databases. Due to the interaction between ENFSI and Europol, it has been launched the Expert Platform (EPE) which offers a set of common functions customized to the needs of each expert community. Forensic institutions of Ukraine are closely involved in international cooperation in the field of forensics. In particular, the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, is a member of ENFSI, is actively involved in international activities, including participating in the work of working groups within the framework of ENFSI, as well as international symposia, seminars and projects.

scholarly journals DIRECTIONS OF APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF STAFFING OF FORENSIC INSTITUTIONS IN UKRAINE

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 129-138
Author(s):  
S. Hasparian
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Forensic Institutions ◽  
Internship Programs ◽  
Science And Research ◽  
Theoretical Foundations ◽  
And Training

The article stipulates that national forensic examination can not exist in isolation, only within a single state, it is essential for forensic institutions to promote international cooperation in order to exchange experience, take into consideration modern achievements of science and technology, create specialized areas for expert research. It is stressed that forensic institutions of Ukraine have chosen the path of joining the communities of international forensic institutions, making it possible to improve staffing. The author noted that the purpose of the community of European forensic institutions is to promote: science and research in the field of forensic science; international cooperation in the field of forensic activities; quality of expert research and competence of forensic experts; education and training of forensic experts; developments in forensic science.  It is emphasized that the realization of integration of forensic activities, as a result, always aims at harmonizing and improving expert legislation, deepening the theoretical foundations of forensic science, developing of common guidelines for different types of examinations, obtaining international recognition of expert opinion in general, further developing of forensic science, improving professional skills of the staff of forensic institutions. It is proved that as a result of the analysis of foreign experience of forensic institutions staffing the following directions of its possible implementation in Ukraine were suggested, such as: development of the European model of ensuring maximum independence and competition of forensic experts; intensification and expansion of participation in the international network of forensic institutions; focus on the training of forensic experts from the «children’s university» on the basis of higher education institutions, which also provide for appropriate internship programs; practice of experts training according to corresponding program under the guidance of a mentor from among highly qualified forensic experts; application of the combined extraordinary certification of forensic experts in case of reasonable doubts as to the required level of professional training, etc.

scholarly journals Developing a quality management system for the European Network for Health Technology Assessment (EUnetHTA): toward European HTA collaboration

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam Luhnen ◽  
Sari Susanna Ormstad ◽  
Anne Willemsen ◽  
Chaienna Schreuder-Morel ◽  
Catharina Helmink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Health Technology Assessment ◽  
Technology Assessment ◽  
Management System ◽  
Quality Management System ◽  
Health Technology ◽  
European Network ◽  
Joint Work ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
Assessment Reports

Abstract Objectives The European Network for Health Technology Assessment (EUnetHTA) was established in 2006 and comprises over eighty organizations from thirty European countries. In its fifth project phase (Joint Action 3), EUnetHTA set up a quality management system (QMS) to improve the efficiency and standardization of joint work. This article presents EUnetHTA's new QMS and outlines experiences and challenges during its implementation. Methods Several working groups defined processes and methods to support assessment teams in creating high-quality assessment reports. Existing guidelines, templates, and tools were refined and missing parts were newly created and integrated into the new QMS framework. EUnetHTA has contributed to Health Technology Assessment (HTA) capacity building through training and knowledge sharing. Continuous evaluation helped to identify gaps and shortcomings in processes and structures. Results Based on a common quality management concept and defined development and revision procedures, twenty-seven partner organizations jointly developed and maintained around forty standard operating procedures and other components of the QMS. All outputs were incorporated into a web-based platform, the EUnetHTA Companion Guide, which was launched in May 2018. Concerted efforts of working groups were required to ensure consistency and avoid duplication. Conclusions With the establishment of a QMS for jointly produced assessment reports, EUnetHTA has taken a significant step toward a sustainable model for scientific and technical collaboration within European HTA. However, the definition of processes and methods meeting the numerous requirements of healthcare systems across Europe remains an ongoing and challenging task.

The role of forensic science and forensic examination in international cooperation in the investigation of crimes

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-186
Author(s):  
Valery Yu. Shepitko ◽  
Mykhaylo V. Shepitko
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
International Criminal ◽  
Expert Witness ◽  
International Crime ◽  
National Level ◽  
Criminal Court ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
International Level

The application of forensic science and expertise is a necessary prerequisite for the investigation of crimes at the local and national level. Without the use of forensic science and expertise, an investigation within the framework of a criminal process becomes dead and unsubstantiated. But with the globalisation of world processes, the development of technologies, the speed of information transmission, the formation of crime outside the borders of one state and its entry into the international level has become an urgent problem, which has become a challenge in countering such crime and the need to steer forensic science and expertise towards assisting law enforcement activities. A special feature of countering the investigation of crimes was the creation of international cooperation between forensic specialists and expert witnesses even prior to the establishment of practical institutions that could counteract them in practice. Therewith, some representatives of such international unions and associations have taken serious steps in creating mechanisms for real counteraction to crimes at the international level (R.A. Reiss, G. Soderman, M.Sh. Bassiuni). Coverage of the problem of international cooperation in the investigation of crimes through the definition of the role of forensic science and expertise allowed focusing on the following blocks: 1) international associations of forensic specialists for combating crime in the historical context; 2) international criminal police organisations in combating crime; 3) international cooperation in the field of conducting forensic examinations; 4) the use of forensic and special knowledge in the activities of the International Criminal Court. Thus, a combination of theory and practice in the fight against crime is demonstrated. Historically, this is associated with the role of forensic science and expertise in recording traces of crimes, analysing them, and forming legal, forensic, and expert witness opinions. The purpose of the study is to establish the decisive role of forensic science and expertise in international cooperation in the investigation of crimes. For this, the authors turned to forensic science and expertise, historical processes that served to create substantial international organisations created to counter international crime

scholarly journals INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COOPERATION IS EFFECTIVE MECHANISM FOR FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
O. Kliuiev
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
International Research ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Scientific Center ◽  
Research Cooperation ◽  
Forensic Practice ◽  
European Standards

The article reveals the content of international research cooperation of science forensic institutions of Ukraine other countries across the world. One of the main areas of work of forensic science institutions of Ukraine is compliance with European standards for forensic examinations and forensic researches. Because of this current trend at the present stage is to expand participation of forensic science institutions in international cooperation, increase their role in the further development of theory and practice of forensic science and criminalistics. It is concluded that improvement of forensic activity in Ukraine and international cooperation in the field of expert support of justice is one of the leading activities of National Scientific Center «Hon. Prof. M. S. Bokarius Forensic Science Institute» of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine. The international agreements/memoranda with the partner institutions of NSC « Hon.  Prof.  M. S. Bokarius FSI» are indicated, in which provisions the main strategic directions of research cooperation in the field of forensic science and criminalistics are determined. It is concluded that in-depth research of problematic aspects of forensic practice, use of the latest and most advanced technology in conducting forensic examinations and forensic researches is the guarantee for to improving efficiency of forensic science institutions of Ukraine and in the near future will open new horizons for forensic science  and criminalistics.

scholarly journals THE ESTABLISHMENT, MODERN STATUS AND FURTHER DEVELOPMENT TENDENCIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION BETWEEN JUDGES AND EXPERTS IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 69-72
Author(s):  
Nikita E. Salganskiy ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Modern Status

This article is devoted to the problem of international forensic science cooperation of the Russian Federation. The paper reflects the main milestones in the history of interaction between domestic and foreign forensic experts, on the basis of their analysis, the trends of further development of cooperation in this area are determined.

Transnational student associations in the European multi-level governance of higher education policies

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 365-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manja Klemenčič ◽  
Fernando Miguel Galán Palomares
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Education Policies ◽  
Higher Education Policies ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
European Students ◽  
The Eu

The article seeks to advance understanding of the involvement of transnational student associations in European governance of higher education policies within the European Union (EU) and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Specifically, the article explores the mechanisms for interest intermediation that exist for transnational student associations in both policy arenas. Three transnational student associations stand out in terms of their involvement: European Students’ Union (ESU), Erasmus Student Network (ESN) and European Students’ Forum (AEGEE). The findings point to two distinct models of student interest intermediation in European policy-making. Within the EU, the European Commission interacts with all three transnational student associations; however, ESU and ESN participate in more expert and working groups. The roles afforded to each association in relation to the European Commission are demarcated and functionally differentiated. Within EHEA, in neo-corporatist fashion, ESU, as a representative platform of national student unions, holds representational monopoly. In the EHEA and the EU, the involvement of transnational student associations in policy-making can be attributed to the evolving nature of transnational governance regimes in which participation of transnational student associations not only brings expertise to but also aids the legitimacy of the policy processes and outcomes.

scholarly journals The Continuity of Traditions of Scientific School of the RFCFS in S.A. Smirnova’s Organizational, Scientific and Pedagogical Achievements

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
E. V. Chesnokova
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
Scientific School ◽  
Social Transformations ◽  
Scientific Schools ◽  
Modern System ◽  
Forensic Institutions ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Current Stage

More than a 100-year history of the development of the forensic institutions in Russia demonstrates the objective link between the stages of the system’s evolution and the political, economic, and social transformations in the society. The continuity of scientific schools in the system of forensic expert institutions of the Ministry of Justice is shown on the example of S.A. Smirnova’s activity. Leading the modern system of forensic institutions, she is a talented organizer of innovative scientific research, a major administrator who cares for her team, creates and increases the material and technical base of forensic laboratories, the scientist who has influenced the recognition in the scientific school of the Russian Federal Centre of Forensic Science in the scientific community, as well as a teacher who has brought up more than one generation of expert researchers. The set of achievements of the forensic science institutions team of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation marks the current stage in the development of forensic expertise based on continuity and deep respect for the traditions of the scientific school with a comprehensive modernization of the practical activities of the system.

scholarly journals The New European Network on Victims’ Rights

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-95
Author(s):  
Ivana Gážiová ◽  
Jan Kralik
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
European Commission ◽  
General Information ◽  
Current Work ◽  
European Network ◽  
Member States

Summary The Netherlands, Slovakia, France and Ireland are the States that came up with the initiative to establish a European Network on Victims’ Rights. This project is financed by Action grant of the European Commission and partially by Netherlands. The aim of this paper is to give general information about the main goals of the network and current work of Member States in the area of victims’ rights. The information is simply structured and composes of one main chapter and two subchapters. The first subchapter is divided into four paragraphs reflecting the framework of the network while the second one descriptively informs about the Council conclusions adopted during Netherlands’ presidency that confirmed the existence of the network.

scholarly journals Typical Mistakes in Forensic Handwriting Analysis of Copies of Handwritten Entries

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-105
Author(s):  
G. V. Cherepenko
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Practical Interest ◽  
European Network ◽  
Handwriting Analysis ◽  
Close Attention ◽  
A Value ◽  
Value Judgement

The growing volume of forensic handwriting examinations of handwritten requisites copies entails the need to determine the range of the most typical mistakes made by experts in examination of these objects. The article gives examples of the most common mistakes in expert reports, the origin of some is analyzed. The system of internal and external forms of peer review of the ENFSI (The European Network of Forensic Science Institutes) experts’ conclusions is reviewed. To avoid most of mistakes described in the article the author proposes to follow relevant methodological references, to pay close attention to the quality of the examined object, to adhere strictly to all intermediate stages of examination. Also, to use internal and external peer review of conclusions as a form of control more effectively. The information contained in the article can be of practical interest when both reviewing conclusions in state expert institutions and preparing a value judgement regarding an expert/specialist conclusion.

scholarly journals Main Activities of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes at the Present Stage

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-120
Author(s):  
N. V. Govorina ◽  
S. A. Kuz’min ◽  
A. I. Usov
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
Strategic Alliance ◽  
The European Union ◽  
European Network ◽  
Standing Committee ◽  
Group Activities ◽  
Science Area ◽  
Expert Networks ◽  
Key Events ◽  
The Eu

The article provides an outline of key events involving the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes. A key aspect of ENFSI activities is participation in the implementation of the European Union Council plan to create an integrated European Forensic Science Area 2020. This work is based on the EU system of direct grants, usually issued for a two-year period. A number of batch themed grants is discussed. The results of the Board, Standing Committee and Working Group activities, as well as scientifc projects coordinated by the ENFSI are presented. The interaction of ENFSI with external partners, primarily with members of the International Forensic Strategic Alliance uniting all major expert networks is briefly analyzed.

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