Methods of Proving Forgery Claims in Palestinian Legislation

Abstract

Methods of proof are among the important topics that should be highlighted due to their significance in criminal matters in general, and forgery cases in particular. This study primarily aims to shed light on the legal framework established by the Palestinian legislator regarding methods of proof in marriage cases. It also highlights the importance of the study and analyzes the Palestinian legislative reality concerning combating the crime of forgery of official documents, the means of confronting it through methods of proof, and the locations of forgery in documents.

This study addresses the central problem of regulating Palestinian legislation regarding the proof of forgery claims. To achieve its objective, the researchers employed an analytical approach, examining the legal texts governing methods of proof in forgery cases. This involved reviewing the Evidence Law No. (4) of 2001 and the Palestinian Criminal Procedure Law No. (3) of 2001, analyzing the content and subject matter of these legal texts that directly or indirectly address provisions and issues related to written expertise, and categorizing and discussing them scientifically. Furthermore, the researchers analyzed the statements and opinions presented by scholars and researchers specializing in this topic. During the evaluation process, the researchers thoroughly analyzed the foundations and texts of the laws related to the research topic from all perspectives.

Accordingly, the researchers divided the study into four sections. The first section addressed the nature of methods of proof, including direct, indirect, and procedural methods, and concluded with a set of findings and recommendations.