The Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus in light of recent changes and additions
The relevance of the article is due to the need for comprehensive study of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus after amendments and additions to it, as well as analysis of the impact of these stories on the classification of crimes. The novelty of the research is expressed in the conclusions of the author based on his results. The aim of the study is a comprehensive analysis of the norms of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus in the light of the amendments and additions made to it. The introduction indicates the subject of the research - novels in the criminal legislation of the Republic of Belarus. The main part analyzes the norms of the General Part of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus after amendments and additions, regulating the list of acts entailing criminal liability at the request of the victim, as well as some grounds for exemption from criminal liability and punishment. The norms of the Special Part of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus have been investigated after the introduction of amendments and additions. It is revealed the provisions that are controversial. Conclusions are drawn about the impact of these changes on various institutions of criminal law. In the conclusion, the following conclusions were made: the analysis of the presented novels of the criminal legislation of the Republic of Belarus indicates that the vector of the criminal law policy of the state is directed towards modern trends in the development of the rule of law society and the state, and despite the controversial nature of some changes, they allow, in general, to ensure at the present stage, adequate protection of a person, his rights and freedoms, public and state interests from criminal encroachments. The research results can be used for further improvement of the criminal legislation of the Republic of Belarus, in law enforcement practice, as well as in the educational process of educational institutions providing higher legal education.