IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS OF MODEL LAWS ON COMBATING TERRORISM IN NATIONAL CRIMINAL CODES
Purpose of this paper: developing proposals with a view to improve the Model Criminal Code of the CIS member states. Method of study: comparative analysis of provisions concerning combating terrorism contained in the criminal codes of the CSTO and CIS member states as well as in model laws. Results obtained. The paper demonstrates differences in approaches to laying down criminal liability for carrying out terrorism activities. Detailed consideration was given to elements of the offence called “act of terrorism” (“terrorist act”, “terrorism”). Features of criminalising manifestations of terrorism (which involve encroachment on highly dangerous objects or using highly dangerous materials) in national criminal codes are noted. Approaches to determining the period of prescription for offences are presented.