Problems of Legal Regulation of Mediation in Bribery
The article is aimed at a detailed study of Article 291.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation called Intermediation in Bribery and at identifying incorrect formulations. The paper speaks about the expediency of introducing Article 291.1 into the Criminal Code.Given the general characteristics of the mediator, as a third party. It touches upon the historical aspect of bribery mediation, as well as its current legal framework. The qualification of this crime is being studied. It is noted that responsibility under this article comes when a crime is committed in a significant amount. The conditions for exemption from criminal liability under Article 291.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation are considered. The characteristic is a promise or offer of mediation in bribery. Attention is paid to penalties for mediating bribery. The article also makes proposals for the modernization of legislation in terms of mediation in bribery.