THE ROLE OF THE SPECIALIST IN THE INTERROGATION OF A MINOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to form theoretical provisions and practical recommendations on the role of the
specialist in the interrogation of a minor victim of violence. The methodology encompasses various general scientific
and special methods of scientific knowledge, in particular: the comparative legal method analyzes the legislation;
general and special features of the doctrinal understanding of the specifics of the interrogation of minors are formally
and logically revealed; the system and structural method determines the types of special knowledge required during
the interrogation of a minor. General conclusions and suggestions, based on the method of synthesis, are presented.
The dialectical method was fundamental for the application of all methods. Scientific novelty. The necessity of the
psychologist's participation in the interrogation of a minor victim of violence is justified, not alternative, but obligatory. The necessity to involve technical support specialists has been proven, as such persons are usually interrogated by
videoconference, as well as by a doctor who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, if a crime against child’s sexual
freedom and sexual integrity was committed. Conclusions. Opinions on the mandatory participation of a number of
specialists in the interrogation of minors affected by violence acquired further development, basing on the analysis of
the legal norms that regulate the participation of specialists during investigative (search) actions, as well as the views
of scientists on the involvement of knowledgeable persons during interrogation. It is proved that due to certain age and
psychological features the child's interrogation has its own specifics associated with the delicacy of communication,
psychological reflection of all questions and answers, the use of various demonstration tools, the need for interrogation using technical means of fixation etc. Therefore, there is an urgent need to participate in this investigative (search)
action of knowledgeable persons (specialists) who will provide qualified assistance for more effective collection of
evidence. At the same time, special emphasis was placed on the role of psychologists and doctors in conducting interrogations, which will facilitate the investigator's communication with the child.