INCITEMENT TO COMMIT SUICIDE OF MINORS AND THE INSANE: ISSUES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICE
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-6794-2022-1-119-126
Abstract
Aim. To analyze the current legislation and law enforcement practice on the crimes of inciting minors and the insane to commit suicide and to develop proposals for improvements in law.
Methodology. An assessment of the measures taken in the field of protection of minors is given, as well as of other socially vulnerable categories, besides, the latest legislative changes in ensuring such protection from suicidal phenomena are described. The analysis of some points related to the application of the provisions of criminal law in determining the guilt of a person in committing the crime under Art. 110.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
Results. It is concluded that it is necessary to include additional features in the assessment of actions committed by third parties that incite suicide, as well as to amend the current legislation to clarify certain categories of actions that fall into the category of dangerous for society.
Research implications. The paper formulates proposals for amendments to the current legislation, as well as suggests ways to improve law enforcement practice.
About the Author
M. Serebrennikova
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maria S. Serebrennikova – postgraduate student, Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law
Leninskie gory 1, Moscow 119991, Russian Federation
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