ANALYSIS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICE OF COLLECTING AND CONFIRMING EVIDENCE IN EXTREMIIST CRIMINAL CASES

Author(s): Palieva O.N.

Rubric: Relevant aspects of criminal law, criminal proceedings and criminalistics

DOI: 10.21777/2587-9472-2022-4-40-45

Release: 2022-4 (35)

Pages: 40-45

Keywords: extremism, crime investigation, information technology, electronic devices, evidence, expertise

Annotation: The legislator pays considerable attention to the suppression, disclosure, investigation and prevention of extremist crimes. Therefore, the struggle against crimes of this category is an important direction in the fight against crime, both on the part of law enforcement agencies and the state as a whole. The article analyzes the reasons for initiating a criminal case. It is noted that the reasons for initiating a criminal case of an extremist orientation are operational-search activities carried out by operational units, reports from tax authorities, information received directly from persons involved in other crimes. The procedural features of conducting individual investigative actions are investigated. It is emphasized that the conduct of investigative actions in this category of criminal cases is mainly associated with the seizure of information from electronic devices. The seized information is subsequently the subject of various forensic examinations. The author identifies some shortcomings in law enforcement practice for recording information in electronic form, as well as shortcomings and errors in the appointment of forensic examinations. Possible ways of resolving procedural problems are indicated.

Bibliography: Palieva O.N. ANALYSIS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICE OF COLLECTING AND CONFIRMING EVIDENCE IN EXTREMIIST CRIMINAL CASES // Journal of Legal Sciences. – 2022. – № 4 (35). – С. 40-45. doi: 10.21777/2587-9472-2022-4-40-45