Babunych V. Theory and practice of cross-examination in court, procedural and criminalistic aspects.

The work analyzes the legislation of Ukraine, its practical applying and existing scientific viewpoints in the criminal and procedural criminalistic doctrine as to the institute of cross-examination during the trial of criminal cases. The concept, essence and legal nature of cross-examination were investigated in the work. International experience and overall scientific understanding of the procedural regulation of cross-examination were studied. Shortcomings in the legislative regulation and tactical implementation of this kind of judicial examination were pointed out. The circle of the persons for its conducting is outlined. Tactical peculiarities of the trial lawyer and the prosecutor participation in preparing and conducting a cross-examination in court were defined. The system and the essence of cross-examination tactics and their objective - situational stipulation were clarified. Suggestions and recommendations aimed at improving the regulation of relations connected with realization of cross-examination in court, and its tactical methods were substantiated.