METHODOLOGY OF WORK OF A FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST, PSYCHOLOGIST AND SEXOLOGIST

The publication you hold in your hands is a compendium of knowledge necessary for anyone who comes into contact with expert opinions in criminal cases. Regardless of whether you are a lawyer, forensic expert or trainee lawyer, this book will provide you with a solid theoretical basis and practical guidance.

• Comprehensive knowledge of preparing psychiatric, psychological and sexological opinions.
• Practical tips for lawyers on formulating questions to experts and assessing their substantive content.
• Criteria for preparing opinions that every forensic expert should know.
• Discussion of issues of criminal procedure law relevant to experts.
• Extended issues of criminal liability of the expert, including for the preparation of a private opinion.
• New issues regarding the model of sexual behavior and the concept of the conditions of sexual behavior.

The book "Methodology of work of a forensic psychiatrist, psychologist and sexologist" is the result of many years of experience of the authors in working with the justice system. This publication was created for practitioners who face the challenges of giving opinions in criminal cases on a daily basis. Based on their extensive experience, the authors have created a comprehensive guide that leads the reader step by step through the intricacies of procedures and regulations.

The publication includes a detailed discussion of issues of criminal procedure law that every forensic expert preparing opinions in criminal cases in the fields of psychiatry, psychology and sexology should know. The authors analyze in detail issues related to the criminal liability of the expert, including for the preparation of a private opinion, and raise issues related to making the files available to experts by the procedural body. In addition, the new edition also discusses new issues regarding the model of sexual behavior and the concept of the conditions of sexual behavior.

The book is intended primarily for practitioners: experts (psychiatrists, psychologists and sexologists) as well as judges, prosecutors, attorneys and legal advisors. It will also be helpful for trainees of these legal professions. Thanks to this publication, you can be sure that your opinions are reliable, objective and in accordance with applicable laws. Invest in your knowledge and competences today!

The publication was published by Wolters Kluwer in 2022, has 492 pages and has a format of 252x175 mm. The hardcover provides durability and ease of use. It is an indispensable item in the library of every criminal law specialist.