Open AccessContracting Forensic DNA Experts by the Defense in Hungarian Criminal Procedure
Author(s) -
Mónika Nogel
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
belügyi szemle
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2677-1632
pISSN - 2062-9494
DOI - 10.38146/bsz.spec.2021.6.3
Subject(s) - forensic science , criminal investigation , political science , criminal law , criminal procedure , criminology , law , psychology , biology , genetics
Most of the studies published in Hungary on the judicial expert system and expert evidence in criminal proceedings do not deal with the question whether the availability of forensic DNA experts is adequate for the defense. This paper examines the current legal environment and focuses on this question. The study also gives a brief overview of the circumstances when DNA analysis plays an essential role in criminal cases. Finally, the article will show whether the defense can employ its own forensic DNA expert in criminal cases.