CRIMINALISTIC CHARACTERISTICS OF CRIMES INVOLVING VIOLATIONS OF THE RULES FOR THE USE OF FAUNA OR FLORA
Keywords:
fauna, flora, environmental crime, criminalistic characteristics, illegal hunting, fishing, Red Book, crime scene inspection, special knowledge, environmental examination, forensic biological examination, forensic veterinary examination, evidence.Abstract
This article analyzes the criminalistic characteristics of crimes involving violations of the rules for the use of fauna or flora, including the mechanism of commission, subject matter, methods, traces, typical investigative situations, the offender’s personality, affected ecological objects, and the use of special knowledge in detecting and investigating such crimes. Based on approaches advanced by various scholars and materials of international organizations, the article reveals the criminalistic features of this category of crimes. In addition, taking into account the content of Article 202 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the article highlights the practical importance of crime scene inspection, sampling, appointment of expert examinations, collection of digital and documentary evidence, and cooperation with operational-search bodies, environmental control authorities, and specialists in the investigation of criminal acts directed against fauna and flora.
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