Systematic Analysis of the use of Innovative Approaches in Operational and Investigative Activities: The Republic of Azerbaijan Case
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https://doi.org/10.57125/FEL.2024.09.25.03Keywords:
innovations, operational and investigative activities, legislation, practice, international experience, law, regulatory framework, law enforcement agenciesAbstract
The new conditions of law enforcement and technological and digital evolution have significantly impacted the emergence of new approaches to investigation. This article aims to systematically investigate the application of innovative approaches to investigative activities, taking into account the experience of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The present study is a systematic review. The search for sources was conducted in the Scopus, Web of Science, HeinOnline, and LexisNexis databases, covering the period from 2007 to 2024. This made it possible to summarise the existing traditions of applying innovations in other countries and compare them with the Azerbaijani practice using the systematisation method. The study results indicate that due to the deep integration of digital technologies into operational and investigative activities, a problem has arisen for the legal framework for preserving the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens. Achieving justice in this matter is an important option, and for its implementation, there is a need to use European standards. Adherence to this vector allows for preserving the democratic nature of operational and investigative procedures. The article also establishes that the main innovative methods of organising operational and investigative activities in the Republic of Azerbaijan are using information technologies to detect unlawful acts and combat crime efficiently. The conclusions also emphasise that international cooperation in the field of law also allows for effective detective operations through collaboration with neighbouring countries and other EU countries.
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