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Relevance. The relevance of the study stems from the fact that the rapid development of new technologies and their introduction into all spheres of social life opens up great prospects for the use of scientific and technological progress in criminal proceedings to ensure full and transparent investigation of various types of crime. Purpose. The purpose of the study is to provide a comprehensive and in-depth examination of the various scientific and technical tools in criminal proceedings, to analyze the effectiveness and expediency of the use of certain technical tools, to study the experience of other countries and to carry out a comparative analysis. Methodology. The formal-legal method led the way, as it enabled a consistent study of the various new technologies used in criminal proceedings and the study of the legal provisions governing the use of such tools. Results. The outcome of the research is a comprehensive study of the most popular scientific and technological means used at all stages of criminal proceedings and by all law enforcement agencies; negative and positive aspects of the use of certain types of scientific and technological means in investigation and prosecution were examined, the experience of using the latest technologies in other countries was examined and a comparative legal analysis was carried out. In addition, the legal framework, which sets out the basic provisions for the use of technical means in the investigation of crimes in different countries, was examined. Conclusions. The practical significance of the research lies in the fact that understanding the specifics of the application of scientific and technical means will help to use them more effectively and reasonably in the process of criminal investigation and court proceedings.
Seilbekova et al. (Sat,) studied this question.