THE VALUE OF CRIMINOLOGY

Abstract

The article reveals the importance of criminology as a science - primarily for the individual and society. The author shows the importance of criminology for other sciences, especially for criminal law science, but admits that there is a decline in forensic empirical research thus hindering the development of theoretical knowledge. This observation allows the author to come to the conclusion that legal suggestions proceeding from thorough research in criminology can be useful for improving the Criminal Law.