A new cost-effective, simple, and reproducible chemical method for the visualization of latent fingerprints on unfired cartridge cases and also on flat metal surfaces (made of zinc-plated steel. stainless steel, lead. copper. and aluminum) has been designed. This chemical method is based on a deposition of potassium birnessite on the uncontaminated metal surface in the valleys between the fingerprint ridges. The chemical deposition is performed by successive immersion (dip coating) of the cartridge cases into aqueous solutions of manganese (II) chloride and potassium permanganate. The deposited material is examined with x-ray powder diffraction analysis, and the visualization of the fingerprints is characterized on the first, second, and third level with high-resolution photography. This research was carried out on samples of 30 unfired cartridge cases of different calibers and different origins and on 5 different metal surfaces, resulting in the visualization of the latent fingerprints with very good contrast. The designed method is applicable for forensic investigations.
This study expresses the criticism of recently enacted Law in determining the type and in measuring the severity of sentence. There is flagrant restriction of the free judicial belief due to the necessity in overcoming identified inconsistency in sentencing policy. The judicial system is not resistant to both internal and external pressures and influences. However, those problems cannot be overcome by massive fragmentation of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Macedonia, wide ranges of the sanctions, and by administrative proceedings in the determination of the sanction. New Macedonian law has created mandatory guidelines for every criminal offence by emphasizing previous conviction as the most important circumstances. This is contrary to several Council of Europe recommendations. The authors emphasise that the binding character of the sentencing guidelines should be avoided. According to them, only free judicial belief within the statutory penal framework can ensure the rule of the law and equity.
Despite the positive trends achieved in the last few years, high unemployment is still one of the worst indicators of the success of the applied macroeconomic and social policy of the state from independence until today. The indicators for the degree of unemployment among young people up to 29 years old (the age immediately after formal education) are particularly unfavorable. Unemployment in these years is one of the main reasons for young people leaving abroad. The motive is clear - employment is sought. The employment of young people in the homeland will reduce the trend of emigration, but it will also positively affect several segments of the socioeconomic life in the country.
To encourage the employment of young people from 15 to 29 years old, the state applies several measures and policies, and one of them is the subsidized employment of unemployed young people up to 29 years old through the regime of exemption from social contributions.
Encouraged by the initial results of this measure, the new Action Plan for the employment of young people for the period 2016-2020 foresees its extension. For now, this has not been translated into a specific legislative framework. The new Action Plan for the employment of young people for the period 2016-2020 (pages 26 and 33) provides for the extension of the measure after 2016 with the following parameters: planned employment of 3,000 people aged 15 to 29 and a budget in the amount of 2,040 .000 euros. The effects of the planned measures and policy for the employment of young people up to 29 years of age will depend on the successful implementation of the overall planned measures for the socioeconomic development of the country.
The subject of our interest is the measure for the subsidized employment of unemployed young people up to 29 years old through the form of exemption from paying contributions, by the defined legal provisions.
The subject analysis of costs and benefits aims to evaluate the costs and benefits of the implementation of the measure “Subsidized employment of unemployed young people up to 29 years old” through exemption from contributions.
The measure is part of the state's policy to reduce unemployment and is governed by provisions of the Law on Employment and Unemployment Insurance (Articles 98-b and 98-c), which have limited application from March 2014 to March 2016.
The analysis is structured in an introduction and eight main sections:
1. Trends
2. Legal framework
3. Terms and conditions for using the measure
4. Facts about the measure
5. Cost-benefit analysis
6. Qualitative analysis
7. Conclusion
8. Recommendations