Professional paper
Dealing with strictly protected species of mammals and birds died under unexplained circumstances – recommendations and proposal for a common protocol
Krešimir Severin
; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Marina Tišljar
; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Stjepan Brzica
Jasna Jeremić
Vlatka Dumbović Mazal
Emilio Menđušić
Zlatko Heruc
Abstract
Establishing the facts and circumstances of incidences related to the death of strictly protected species of mammals and birds, who have died in unexplained circumstances, is complex investigation work, which, alongside action by the authorities, also requires the inclusion of experts in the field of veterinary medicine and experts in the field of forensics, research and expertise. Recognition and establishing suspicion of the
manner of death (natural, violent and non-violent) at the site where the carcass was found, and procedures by the expert and competent bodies conducting the investigation are important elements of a system that must be established from the very beginning of the investigation. This paper points out the main solutions that are needed to supplement the existing capacities and systems. The inter-connection and synergy of
all activities undertaken are the vital backbone of systems to ensure that the material facts and relevant evidence are established as quickly as possible, for the effective processing of unlawful acts.
Keywords
forensic veterinary medicine; death under unexplained circumstances; crime scene investigation; strictly protected species; birds; mammals
Hrčak ID:
305402
URI
Publication date:
25.6.2023.
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