THE IMPORTANCE OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF A SUSPECT FOR ESTABLISHING A PERSON’S GUILT IN THE INVESTIGATION OF THE CRIME OF AIDING AN AGGRESSOR STATE
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Abstract
This article explores the significance of forensic psychological examination in establishing an individual's guilt in crimes of aiding an aggressor state, as introduced into the Criminal Code of Ukraine in 2022. It is determined that aiding, unlike collaborationism, implies the presence of direct, conscious, and voluntary intent aimed at causing harm to Ukraine. The intellectual (cognitive) and volitional (motivational) components of intent, which are internal mental processes manifested through external behavior, are investigated. It is substantiated that forensic psychological examination serves as a crucial tool for clarifying these components, evaluating an individual's beliefs, the motivational content of their behavior, and their ideological orientation, specifically the presence of anti-Ukrainian views, nostalgia for the Soviet past, or the ideology of the "Russian world". The article emphasizes that the expert's conclusion is an independent and decisive piece of evidence in criminal proceedings , particularly in complex cases where formal indicators are insufficient for the legal qualification of a crime against national security.
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forensic psychological examination, aiding aggressor state, intent, national security, evidence, motivation, cognitive component, volitional component, psychological analysis, Criminal Code of Ukraine
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