National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Kyiv University of Law

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Kyiv, 7-A Dobrokhotova St.
(067) 386-88-01
Kyiv University
of Law
Kyiv, 7-A Dobrokhotova St.
(067) 386-88-01

Holdberh Natalia Oleksandrivna

Department of Criminal Law and Procedure

Candidate of Legal Sciences, Associate Professor at the Department of Criminal Law and Procedure

Education

H. S. Skovoroda Kharkiv State Pedagogical University, 2003; lawyer and lecturer in legal disciplines.

Academic Degrees

2017 — defended her Candidate of Legal Sciences dissertation in speciality 12.00.09, criminal procedure and criminalistics; forensic examination; operational-search activity. Dissertation title: “Safeguarding the Constitutional Rights and Freedoms of Citizens During Covert Investigative (Search) Actions.”

Professional Interests

  • Current issues in criminal procedure and improvement of Ukraine’s criminal procedure legislation.
  • Safeguarding the rights and freedoms of participants in criminal proceedings at the pre-trial and trial stages.
  • Theoretical and practical aspects of applying forensic knowledge to the detection and investigation of criminal offences.
  • Organisational and legal foundations and limits of operational-search measures in countering organised crime and terrorism.
  • Cooperation among pre-trial investigation bodies, forensic institutions, and operational units in the evidentiary process.
  • Forensic examination as a source of evidence: procedural status, admissibility, and reliability of findings.

Internships

  1. NON-FORMAL EDUCATION IN THE TRAINING OF MASTERS AND DOCTORS OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) STUDENTS IN THE COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AND UKRAINE. Lublin (Republic of Poland). Series and registration number: SESN / 16229, Amount: 45/2 ECTS.
  2. “Fundraising and organization of project activities in educational establishments: European experience”. Kraków (Poland). Series and registration number: SZFL № 002820, Amount: 180/6 ECTS.
  3. European Integration in the Strategic Development of Intellectual Property. Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. Kyiv, 90/3 ECTS, Certificate 101126995.

Professional Development

Theoretical and Applied Foundations for the Use of Compulsory Medical Measures in Ukraine. Interregional Academy of Personnel Management. Kyiv, 150/7 ECTS, Certificate PK No. 00127522/005509-23.

Courses Taught

“Countering Violent Crime”; “International Cooperation in Criminal Proceedings”

Professional Identifiers

Publications in Web of Science and Category B Journals (2022–2025)

  1. Holdberh N. O. Theoretical and Motivational Aspects of Individuals’ Assistance to Operational Units during Operational Investigations and Covert Work at the Pre-Trial Investigation Stage. Current Issues in Law: Theory and Practice. 2023. No. 2 (46). Pp. 72–81.
  2. Holdberh N., Tsypan A. Criminal Proceedings Involving Prisoners of War. Scientific Works of Kyiv Aviation Institute: Legal Bulletin ‘Air and
    Space Law’. 2025. No. 1 (74). Pp. 213–218.
  3. Holdberh N. O., Kolonska V. M. Digital Forensics in Martial Law. Scientific Works of Kyiv Aviation Institute: Legal Bulletin ‘Air and
    Space Law’. 2024. No. 4 (73). Pp. 213–218.
  4. Holdberh N., Ralets V. Seizing Cryptocurrency in Criminal Proceedings Involving Its Illegal Circulation: Contemporary Tactical and Procedural Challenges. Scientific Perspectives. 2025. No. 1 (55).
  5. Holdberh N., Bertash A. Difficulties in Proving Guilt in Criminal Proceedings Involving Collaboration: Technical and Legal Aspects. Scientific Bulletin of Uzhhorod National University: Law. 2024. No. 86. Pp. 208–2012.
  6. Holdberh N., Bila I. Peculiarities of Application of Compulsory Medical Measures to Mentally Ill Persons Who Have Committed a Criminal Offence in the USA. Scientific Works of Kyiv Aviation Institute: Legal Bulletin ‘Air and Space Law’. 2023. No. 4 (69). Pp. 186–190.
  7. Holdberh N., Polishchuk D. Balancing Judicial Independence and Legal Accountability: An Analysis of the Powers of the High Council of Justice in Ukraine. Scientific Bulletin of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs: Law. 2024. No. 4. Pp. 77–83.
  8. Holdberh N. Grounds for Closing Criminal Proceedings: Theory and Practice. Scientific Bulletin of the Research Institute for Pre-Trial Investigation Issues. 2024. No. 2.
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  9. Holdberh N. O., Urlapova O. Ya. Methods of Committing Real Estate Fraud. Journal of Eastern European Law. 2024. No. 124. Pp. 40–45.
  10. Holdberh N. International Experience in Criminalising Interference with Judicial Bodies. Scientific Bulletin of Uzhhorod National University: Law. 2024. No. 83 (3). Pp. 208–2012.
  11. Holdberh N. O. A System of Safeguards for Judicial Independence in Criminal Proceedings. Law Review of Kyiv University of Law. 2023. No. 4. Pp. 230–233.
  12. Holdberh N., Polishchuk D. An Innovative Understanding of Controlled Delivery of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursors as a Form of Monitoring Criminal Activity. Scientific Bulletin of Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs. 2024. No. 1. Pp. 340–346.
  13. Holdberh N. The State of Research into the Use of Compulsory Medical Measures. Economics. Finance. Law. 2024. No. 4. Pp. 88–91.
  14. Holdberh N., Polishchuk D. Specific Features of Criminal Proceedings against a Judge. Central Ukrainian Bulletin of Law and Public Administration. 2024. No. 1. Pp. 11–18.
  15. Holdberh N. A System of Safeguards for Judicial Independence in Criminal Proceedings. Law Review of Kyiv University of Law. 2024. No. 4. Pp. 230–233.
  16. Holdberh N., Bila I. Peculiarities of Application of Compulsory Medical Measures to Mentally Ill Persons Who Have Committed a Criminal Offence in the USA. Scientific Works of Kyiv Aviation Institute: Legal Bulletin ‘Air and Space Law’. 2023. No. 4 (69). Pp. 186–190.
  17. Holdberh N. Compulsory Medical Measures as a Distinct Differentiated Form of Criminal Procedure. Law Review of Kyiv University of Law. 2023. No. 2. Pp. 167–171.
  18. Holdberh N. A Retrospective Analysis of the Institution of Compulsory Medical Measures. Law Review of Kyiv University of Law. 2022. Nos. 2–4. Pp. 144–150.
  19. Vasyl Oliinyk, Larysa Herasymenko, Olena Tykhonova, Ivan Syvodied,Natalia Holdberh. Criminal protection of state secrets in Ukraine and EU countries. CUESTIONES POLÍTICASVol. 2023. Vol. 41 № 76. P.641-661.