On August 3, the Forensic Examination Center of the Ministry of Justice and the Training Center of the Azerbaijan Bar Association jointly organized a mandatory training session for advocates on the institution of private forensic examination.
The training was held within the framework of the implementation of subparagraph 8.3.1 of the Action Plan under the 2026–2030 Concept for the Development of Forensic Examination in Azerbaijan. The purpose of the event was to enhance advocates’ knowledge and professional skills regarding the institution of private forensic examination, including its nature, legal framework, operational and implementation mechanisms, as well as international best practices.
Opening the event, Amir Aliyev, Director of the Training Center of the Azerbaijan Bar Association, welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of the training, noting that it would make a significant contribution to enhancing advocates’ professional knowledge and skills.
In his remarks, Vusal Mammadov, Deputy Head of the Forensic Examination Center, spoke about the reforms being carried out in the field of forensic examination in Azerbaijan, the measures undertaken to improve forensic examination activities, and the importance of cooperation with advocates in this area.
Subsequently, Aysel Kishiyeva, Head of the Scientific, Methodological Work and Training Department of the Forensic Examination Center, delivered a presentation on the legal nature of the institution of private forensic examination, its operational mechanisms, future development prospects, and its application in judicial proceedings.
During the interactive training session, international best practices and practical issues related to the topic were discussed, and participants’ questions were answered in detail.
The training was conducted in person with the participation of 42 advocates.
