Peculiarities of Involving a Specialist in the Preparation and Conduct of Interrogation at the Stage of Pre-Trial Investigation

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal and practical framework for involving specialists in interrogation at the pre-trial investigation stage. It is noted that in the current conditions of crime investigation, the requirements for the quality of information collected and the obj...

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Main Author: O. V. Rodiuk
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Language:Ukrainian
Published: Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs 2025-07-01
Series:Bulletin of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs
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Online Access:https://visnyk.univd.edu.ua/index.php/VNUAF/article/view/887
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description The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal and practical framework for involving specialists in interrogation at the pre-trial investigation stage. It is noted that in the current conditions of crime investigation, the requirements for the quality of information collected and the objectivity of evidence are increasing. This necessitates the involvement of specialists from various fields of knowledge – criminologists, psychologists, doctors, linguists, teachers and others – with a view to improving the effectiveness of investigative actions. Specialists not only provide technical and methodological support for interrogation, but also contribute to a deeper understanding of the individual characteristics of the person being interrogated, which allows for adaptation of communication tactics and minimisation of the risks of obtaining distorted information. The specifics of legal regulation of the participation of specialists, including their procedural status, powers and responsibilities, are considered. The author analyses the stages of interaction between an investigator and a specialist: from preparation for interrogation to recording its results. Particular attention is paid to the impact of the qualifications and level of competence of specialists on the reliability, completeness and evidentiary value of the information obtained. It is emphasised that taking into account the psychophysiological and psychological characteristics of the person being interrogated helps to reduce pressure, increase the informative value of testimony and respect for human rights. The article substantiates the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in pre-trial proceedings based on the interaction of forensic science, legal psychology, psychophysiology and other related sciences. The methodological problems and organisational features of involving specialists, as well as the criteria by which the expediency of their participation is determined, are considered. It is concluded that integration of expert knowledge into investigative practice is a relevant direction of increasing the efficiency of crime detection and strengthening the evidence base in criminal proceedings.
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spelling doaj-art-9f9980a093f543b5bdb2e0c31c1b78d02025-07-29T22:51:19ZukrKharkiv National University of Internal AffairsBulletin of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs1999-57172617-278X2025-07-01109235936710.32631/v.2025.2.30887Peculiarities of Involving a Specialist in the Preparation and Conduct of Interrogation at the Stage of Pre-Trial InvestigationO. V. Rodiuk0Kharkiv National University of Internal AffairsThe article provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal and practical framework for involving specialists in interrogation at the pre-trial investigation stage. It is noted that in the current conditions of crime investigation, the requirements for the quality of information collected and the objectivity of evidence are increasing. This necessitates the involvement of specialists from various fields of knowledge – criminologists, psychologists, doctors, linguists, teachers and others – with a view to improving the effectiveness of investigative actions. Specialists not only provide technical and methodological support for interrogation, but also contribute to a deeper understanding of the individual characteristics of the person being interrogated, which allows for adaptation of communication tactics and minimisation of the risks of obtaining distorted information. The specifics of legal regulation of the participation of specialists, including their procedural status, powers and responsibilities, are considered. The author analyses the stages of interaction between an investigator and a specialist: from preparation for interrogation to recording its results. Particular attention is paid to the impact of the qualifications and level of competence of specialists on the reliability, completeness and evidentiary value of the information obtained. It is emphasised that taking into account the psychophysiological and psychological characteristics of the person being interrogated helps to reduce pressure, increase the informative value of testimony and respect for human rights. The article substantiates the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in pre-trial proceedings based on the interaction of forensic science, legal psychology, psychophysiology and other related sciences. The methodological problems and organisational features of involving specialists, as well as the criteria by which the expediency of their participation is determined, are considered. It is concluded that integration of expert knowledge into investigative practice is a relevant direction of increasing the efficiency of crime detection and strengthening the evidence base in criminal proceedings.https://visnyk.univd.edu.ua/index.php/VNUAF/article/view/887specialistinterrogationpre-trial investigationspecial knowledgeforensicsevidentiary informationlegal psychologyinvolvement of a specialist.
spellingShingle O. V. Rodiuk
Peculiarities of Involving a Specialist in the Preparation and Conduct of Interrogation at the Stage of Pre-Trial Investigation
Bulletin of Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs
specialist
interrogation
pre-trial investigation
special knowledge
forensics
evidentiary information
legal psychology
involvement of a specialist.
title Peculiarities of Involving a Specialist in the Preparation and Conduct of Interrogation at the Stage of Pre-Trial Investigation
title_full Peculiarities of Involving a Specialist in the Preparation and Conduct of Interrogation at the Stage of Pre-Trial Investigation
title_fullStr Peculiarities of Involving a Specialist in the Preparation and Conduct of Interrogation at the Stage of Pre-Trial Investigation
title_full_unstemmed Peculiarities of Involving a Specialist in the Preparation and Conduct of Interrogation at the Stage of Pre-Trial Investigation
title_short Peculiarities of Involving a Specialist in the Preparation and Conduct of Interrogation at the Stage of Pre-Trial Investigation
title_sort peculiarities of involving a specialist in the preparation and conduct of interrogation at the stage of pre trial investigation
topic specialist
interrogation
pre-trial investigation
special knowledge
forensics
evidentiary information
legal psychology
involvement of a specialist.
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