Institute of Forensic Medicine (Albania)

Institute of Forensic Medicine of Albania
Instituti i Mjekësisë Ligjore
The coat of arms of the Albanian Institute of Forensic Medicine
Agency overview
Formed 2001[1]
Jurisdiction Albania Government of Albania
Headquarters Tirana
Agency executive
Parent agency Ministry of Justice
Website mjeksialigjore.gov.al

The Albanian Institute of Forensic Medicine (Albanian: Instituti i Mjekësisë Ligjore, abbreviated IML) is the national forensics institute of Albania organized under the Ministry of Justice, responsible for forensic psychiatry, forensic chemistry, forensic medicine and forensic genetics.[2]

Organisation

The agency performs laboratory analyses of samples which have been taken from various types of crime scenes to solve the investigative-judicial issues of a medical and biological nature. At the same time, the Ministry of Health and Health Institutions uses data of forensic expertise to strengthen the technical-scientific discipline, improve the quality of medical-diagnostic work, preventive war against negligence and medical errors, and in the study of causes of traumas, poisonings, unexpected deaths, etc.[3]

Main tasks

  • Scientific research activity for the identification and implementation of contemporary methods in the field of forensic medicine.
  • Organizing and conducting the activity of the forensic expertise services in the Republic of Albania.
  • Performing forensic, pathological, toxicological, biological and psychiatric expertise, as well as other actions, according to the cases and procedures provided for in the laws of the Republic of Albania
  • Coordination of the activity of this Institute with health institutions for the prevention of criminal offenses, endangering the life and health of patients.
  • Continuous scientific training and qualification of forensic specialists.
  • Coordination of activity with international counterpart institutions.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Historia – Mjekesial Lgjore". mjekesialigjore.gov.al. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
  2. ↑ "Historia – Mjekesial Lgjore". mjekesialigjore.gov.al. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
  3. ↑ "RREGULLORE E IML – Mjekesial Lgjore". mjekesialigjore.gov.al. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
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