The role of forensic medicine in determining criminal liability

Abstract

Forensic medicine is one of the basic sciences in achieving justice, as it contributes to the detection of crimes and the determination of criminal liability through scientific evidence and medical examinations. This research aims to study the role of forensic medicine in criminal responsibility, by addressing the nature of forensic medicine and its characteristics, as it is defined as the science that applies medical knowledge to serve the law. He also discusses the artworks of forensic experts, such as autopsies and analysis of biological evidence. The research deals with scientific evidence provided by forensic medicine, such as DNA analysis and toxins, and their role in proving or denying crimes. It also highlights the criminal liability of the forensic doctor, and the consequent legal accountability in case of negligence or manipulation of evidence. Finally, it reviews the role of the forensic doctor in the criminal case, the impact of his reports and testimony before the judiciary, as well as the scientific evidence provided by forensic medicine. The research concludes that forensic medicine is an essential tool for achieving justice, which requires its development and ensuring the accuracy and ethics of work in it