TRENDS IN CRIMINAL LAW SCIENCE IN THE FIELD OF EXEMPTION FROM CRIMINAL LIABILITY
The purpose of the study is the analysis and generalization of the most significant points of view regarding the institution of exemption from criminal liability, its legislative regulation and application. We studied scientific publications, scientific articles in leading peer-reviewed journals, as well as dissertations for the degree of candidate and doctor of legal sciences, prepared and published during the current Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, relating to various issues of exemption from criminal liability. Among the main problems studied by scientists, one can distinguish the ratio of material and procedural rules on exemption from criminal liability, clarification of the need for discretionary or mandatory nature of various types of exemption from criminal liability, the introduction of additional and modification of existing types of exemption from criminal liability, giving them a conditional nature, ratio institute of exemption from criminal liability with the presumption of innocence. The results of the study can be used in law enforcement practice when deciding on exemption from criminal liability, can be used in the preparation of draft normative actsand acts of judicial interpretation, as well as in the course of further scientific developments of the institution of exemption from criminal liability in general and its individual types. As conclusions, we can consider proposals for improving the rules on exemption from criminal liability in connection with active repentance, in connection with reconciliation with the victim, in connection with compensation for damages, with the appointment of a fine, in connection with the expiration of the statute of limitations, as well as special grounds for release from criminal liability enshrined in the norms of the Special Part of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.