ANALYSIS OF EXPERT PRACTICE OF FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS ON SPECIALTY 12.2 "EXAMINATION OF OBJECTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN"
The results of reviewing of experts reports on expert speciality 12.2 «Examination of animal origin objects» from different forensic science institutions (regional labs and centers) at the Ministry of Justice during the period from 1999 to 2006 are discussed and generalized. Some procedural errors and methodological inaccuracies in examining of objects of animal origin: animal hairs, leather, birds feather and fur are analyzed. Some real cases from expert practice are considered and methodological mistakes haven been made in them are discussed. Methodical recommendations on solving of concrete tasks are given.