THEORETICAL AND LEGAL BASIS OF FORENSIC EXPERT ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT

Abstract

The article analyzes the theoretical and legal foundations of managing forensic expert activity as a component of the mechanism of public administration and the system of ensuring national security. The content of forensic expert activity is revealed as a specialized type of state function aimed at obtaining reliable, scientifically substantiated evidentiary data for the needs of justice. The key elements of public administration in this field are defined: regulatory and legal framework, institutional structure, organizational mechanisms, standardization, and quality control of expert research. Special attention is paid to the role of forensic expert institutions in strengthening the rule of law and countering threats to state security, particularly in the context of criminal justice, counterterrorism, cybercrime, and corruption. It is shown that the effectiveness of managing forensic expert activity depends on the coherence of state policy, professional training of experts, the implementation of modern scientific and technical methods, and integration into international standards. Forensic expertise in Ukraine is not only an auxiliary element of judicial proceedings, but a full-fledged institution of state administration, which is of strategic importance for the legal system and state security. It is concluded that improving management mechanisms in the field of forensic expertise is a necessary condition for enhancing the quality of justice and strengthening the security potential of the state.