Review

The monograph Theory and Practice of Physical Evidence in Criminal Proceedings provides the first comprehensive Ukrainian study of the physical-evidence institution since the 2012 Criminal Procedure Code. The author:

traces the doctrinal evolution, defining its object, subject, tasks, and methodology;

traces the doctrinal evolution, defining its object, subject, tasks, and methodology;

analyzes the statutory definition, classifies physical evidence by essential features, and examines their procedural properties;

analyzes the statutory definition, classifies physical evidence by essential features, and examines their procedural properties;

elucidates mechanisms for collection, verification, and evaluation of physical evidence during pre-trial investigation and trial;

elucidates mechanisms for collection, verification, and evaluation of physical evidence during pre-trial investigation and trial;

proposes legal frameworks for storage, transfer, return to owners, and compensation for loss or damage;

proposes legal frameworks for storage, transfer, return to owners, and compensation for loss or damage;

synthesizes ECtHR principles on physical evidence and offers legislative recommendations.

synthesizes ECtHR principles on physical evidence and offers legislative recommendations.

Grounded in doctrine, legislation, case law, and international standards, this work will serve scholars, educators, doctoral candidates, law students, investigators, prosecutors, and defense attorneys.