Ostrohliad O. The concept of transitional criminal law policy: an invitation to discussion

DOI: 10.33098/2078-6670.2022.15.27.1.278-289

Purpose. The purpose of the work is to analyze the need to develop the concept of the criminal law policy of the transitional period (until the adoption of the permanent concept), to determine its possible structure and content. Methodology. The methodology includes a comprehensive analysis and generalization of the available scientific and theoretical material and the formulation of relevant conclusions and recommendations. During the research, the following methods of scientific knowledge were used: logical-semantic (to define and deepen the conceptual apparatus “concept”), comparative-legal, and the method of analysis (when analyzing the opinions of Ukrainian and foreign scientists). Results: In the process of research, it was recognized that the concept of criminal law policy should determine the strategy of combating crime by means of criminal law. For the time being, until the Concept of criminal law policy is adopted, which should be based on the Concept of policy in the field of fighting crime, it is worth adopting the Concept of criminal law policy of the transitional period. Another aspect that can be the subject of discussion is the definition of a permanent concept of criminal law policy by the so-called “Constitution” of the Criminal Code, that is, to foresee the possibility of changes to it only in case of compliance with the Concept. Otherwise, changes must first be made to the Concept, and then to the Criminal Code. Originality. In the process of the research, it was established that the concept of the criminal law policy of the transitional period should ensure the stability of legislation in the field of fighting crime, as well as create prerequisites for the adoption of the main concept. A draft of such a Concept is proposed. Its structure and content are provided. Practical significance. The results of the research can be used in law-making activities for the development and adoption of the Concept of criminal law policy and thus ensure the legal certainty and stability of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Key words: law policy, concept, criminal law policy, stability of legislation, legal certainty, crime, Criminal Code.

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