Motive as an Element of the Subjective Side of the Crime (On Example of Article 155 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation)
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-513X-2026-2-135-143
Abstract
Aim. To examine the subjective side of the crime, in particular, its element, such as the motive for committing a crime, using the example of Article 155 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
Methodology. The main content of the study is an analysis of the approaches of scientists to the disclosure of the content of the category "motive of crime", as well as the classification of possible motives for committing a crime, an analysis of the views of researchers is given. The main focus is on the motives for disclosing the secrets of adoption.
Results. The position of the authors, who propose to abandon the construction of the compositions of the Special part of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation using the phrase "base motives", replacing it with the lexical construction "personal motives", is supported.
Research implications. The problems of determining the motivational component of the subjective side of the corpus delicti have been updated, and the prospects for improving legislation have been considered.
About the Authors
S. V. Kornakova
Baikal State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Svetlana V. Kornakova – Cand. Sci. (Law), Assoc. Prof., Department of Theory and History of State and Law
Irkutsk
E. V. Chigrina
Baikal State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena V. Chigrina – Cand. Sci. (Economy), Assoc. Prof., Department of Theory and History of State and Law
Irkutsk
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