The role of the forensic expert in criminal procedures according to Belgian Law

Yvo Vermylen

doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2010.04.017

The role of the forensic expert in criminal procedures according to Belgian Law

Forensic Sci Int. 2010 Sep 10;201(1-3):8-13. doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2010.04.017. Epub 2010 May 14.

Author

Yvo Vermylen¹

Affiliation

¹ The Catholic University Leuven, Capucijnenvoer 7, 3000 Leuven, Belgium. yvo.vermylen@med.kuleuven.be

PMID: 20471763
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2010.04.017

Abstract

This article describes the criminal procedure before the criminal courts in Belgium and the role, requisites and duties of the forensic expert in this procedure.

MeSH terms

Belgium
Criminal Law / legislation & jurisprudence*
Expert Testimony / legislation & jurisprudence*
Forensic Sciences / legislation & jurisprudence*
Humans
Judicial Role