Protection of the Rights and Legitimate Interests of Entrepreneurs in Cases of Crimes in the Sphere of Economic Activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 92-98
Author(s):  
O. А. Zaytsev ◽  

The article examines the problematic issues of applying measures to protect the rights and legitimate interests of entrepreneurs in cases of crimes in the field of economic activity. The material-legal and criminal-procedural mechanisms used in the course of proceedings in this category of cases are examined. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the legal positions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, reflected in the decisions of the Plenum of November 15, 2016 № 48 and October 3, 2017 № 33. The purpose of this study is to identify the most acceptable areas of activity of judicial and law enforcement agencies to protect the rights and legitimate interests of entrepreneurs involved in criminal proceedings. The objectives of the study are: a) to determine the specifics of criminal and criminal procedure legislation containing humane mechanisms for the category of cases under consideration; b) to highlight the positions of scientists who conduct research in this field of activity; с) substantiation of recommendations for the further development of criminal policy in the direction of liberalizing the current structure of crimes in conjunction with the improvement of criminal procedural forms of criminal proceedings. The methodological basis of the research was the dialectical method of cognition, General scientific methods of abstraction, analysis and synthesis, as well as special legal methods. Promising ways of development of criminal policy in the field of formation of legislation that allows the most effective protection of the rights and legitimate interests of entrepreneurs are proposed. The conclusion is made about the need for further scientific study of the system of material-legal and criminal-procedural mechanisms used in the proceedings on crimes committed in the sphere of business and other economic activities.

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (10) ◽  
pp. 1896-1915
Author(s):  
E.R. Ermakova ◽  
O.M. Lizina

Subject. The article addresses the specifics of shadow economic activities in reformed Russia in the context of systemic transformations. Objectives. We focus on determining the role of shadow economy in the reproductive process, identifying and understanding the specifics of underground economic activity of the Russian economy. Methods. The study rests on general scientific methods (scientific abstraction, unity of historical and logical, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, comparison and analogy) and special methods of cognition (monetary methods). We employ the systems and integrated approach. The official statistics, regulations, works of leading researchers on shadow economy expansion, resources of reference and legal systems like Garant and ConsultantPlus serve as the study's information base. Results. We present a retrospective rapid analysis of the extent of shadow economic activity in the domestic economy, establishing the relationships with the processes that take place at different stages of the country's development. We also reveal the specifics of shadow economy relations in Russia, factors that play a key role in expansion for a particular period, a shift to another form of shadow economy. The study characterizes the current period of development, assesses the impact of external shocks on shadow economy expansion. Conclusions. The current period is characterized by the digitization of shadow relations, the shift of corruption to the upper echelons of power, the continued outflow of capital abroad, and increased penalties for underground activities.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 108-119
Author(s):  
Ирина Попова ◽  
Анастасия Иванова

To achieve the purpose of criminal proceedings, law enforcers must have an arsenal of procedural tools in order to ensure the operation of the legal regulation mechanism. The system of principles of criminal proceedings, serving as the basis for the effective operation of the norms of criminal procedure law, includes the adversarial principle. The implementation of this principle has a number of features in pre-trial proceedings. In this aspect, a comparative study of the adversarial principle in national criminal proceedings and in foreign criminal proceedings is of both scientific and practical interest. Purpose: analysis of the adversarial principle at the pre-trial stages in national and foreign criminal proceedings, as an element of the legal regulation mechanism. Methods: dialectic methods as a general scientific method of cognition, as well as specific scientific methods: interpretation method, comparative legal, technical legal, formal logical in their various combinations. Results: the study reveals that the adversarial principle operates in various types of criminal process in the mechanism of legal regulation of Russia and foreign countries. To achieve the social purpose of criminal proceedings, which provides for the protection of rights and legitimate interests, the adversarial principle must be implemented, including at the pre-trial stages of criminal proceedings.


2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 2096-2115
Author(s):  
E.R. Ermakova ◽  
O.M. Lizina

Subject. The article investigates the shadow economy phenomenon in Russia. Objectives. The purpose is to determine the role of shadow economy in the reproduction process, identify its specifics in Russia. Methods. The study rests on general scientific methods (scientific abstraction, the unity of historical and logical, analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, methods of comparison and analogy), special cognition methods (monetary techniques), and systems and integrated approaches. Official statistics data, statutory instruments, works of leading researchers on shadow economy expansion serve as the information base of the paper. Results. We present a retrospective analysis of shadow economic activities in Russia, identify the specifics of shadow relations in the Russian economy, appealing to political, institutional, and socio-cultural changes in the Russian society. We also highlight factors that played a key role in a particular period. The paper provides a detailed description of the modern period of development and assesses the influence of external shocks on the shadow economy. Conclusions. The current period is characterized by the digitalization of shadow relations, shift of corruption to the highest levels of power, persistence of capital outflow, increased penalties for shadow activities. The findings may be useful for introducing the mechanisms to combat money laundering.


2021 ◽  
pp. 84-90
Author(s):  
Shatrova А.V. ◽  
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Problem statement. In Russian criminal process, traditionally, one of the more complicated differentiated procedures are criminal proceedings on the use of compulsory medical measures. The specificity of these proceedings involves the establishment of additional guarantees and special procedural rules aimed at ensuring the rights and legitimate interests of people with mental disorders. However, jurisdiction in this category of criminal cases is determined according to general rules, without taking into account the specifics of the proceedings. The current criminal procedural legislation allows the consideration of criminal cases on the use of compulsory medical measures by a magistrate, without taking into account the specifics of the proceedings. The shortcomings of the criminal procedure legislation give rise to contradictory judicial practice. Goals and Objectives of the Study. To reveal the normative and doctrinal approaches to determining the jurisdiction of criminal cases on the use of compulsory medical measures; substantiate the need to change the rules of jurisdiction for this category of cases; to formulate suggestions for adjusting the criminal procedural norms in connection with the exclusion of cases on the application of compulsory medical measures from a magistrate’s jurisdiction. Methods. In the process of working on the article, general scientific research methods were used – analysis, synthesis, classification, comparison, systematization and generalization, as well as specific scientific methods – formal-logical, studying law enforcement practice. Results, Summary Conclusions. Suggestions have been formulated to change the normative regulation of the jurisdiction of criminal cases on the use of compulsory medical measures. The current criminal procedure for determining the jurisdiction of criminal cases on the use of compulsory medical measures has significant gaps that require exclusion of criminal cases on people with mental illnesses from the competence of a magistrate.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 173-184
Author(s):  
V. F. Lapshin ◽  
R. V. Kilimbaev

The subject. The article is devoted to the problems of simultaneous harmonization between the policy of humanization of the Russian criminal law and the reduction of the crime rate in society. The institute of incomplete crime is proposed as one of the promising areas of humanization of criminal legislation. The authors analyze the norms of the Russian Criminal Code which determine the essence of an incomplete crime, as well as the specifics of imposing punishment for its commission. The subject of the research also includes the strategic provisions of the Russian legislation, which reflect the main directions of the implementation of contemporary criminal policy, its goal and objectives. The purpose of the article is to confirm or dispute hypothesis that it is inadmissible to criminalize the actions committed at the stage of preparation for the commission of an intentional crime, as well as it is admissible to mitigate the liability for attempted crime. Research methodology and techniques are represented by a number of general scientific and specific scientific methods of cognition, used primarily in humanitarian research. The establishment of regularities between the growth of crime rates and the degree of criminalization, determined in the current criminal legislation, is ensured by the use of the dialectical method of cognition. The methods of analysis and synthesis were used to compare statistical data on the state of crime in Russia and the dynamics of the number of convicts serving imprisonment. Various methods of formal logic were applied in the process of evaluating measures aimed at ensuring the humanization of modern Russian criminal legislation. The method of comparative legal research was used to study the content of the norms on responsibility for an incomplete crime. The result of the study is proof of the necessity to decriminalize actions that are currently defined as "preparation for the commission of a grave or especially grave crime." The necessity of a significant reduction in the degree of punitive criminal-legal impact on persons found guilty of an attempt to commit an intentional crime has been substantiated. Conclusions. It as expedient to partially decriminalize an incomplete crime and exclude this institution from the General Part of the Russian Criminal Code. This decision fully complies with the fundamental principles of criminal law: legality, guilt, justice, and will also ensure the effectiveness of the implementation of the modern policy of humanizing Russian criminal legislation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 1590-1609
Author(s):  
V.A. Rakhaev

Subject. The article addresses modernization of lending facilities under concession agreements. It is important for evaluating the terms of credit transactions, effectiveness of credit projects, and the concessionaire's ability to repay the loan. Objectives. The purpose is to review the current financing mechanism and underpin approaches to improving the credit facilities within concession agreements. Methods. The study rests on general scientific methods, like the systems and logical analysis and synthesis, principles of induction and deduction, financial calculation techniques. The analytical part employs the balance method, methods of financial coefficients and the method of technical and economic estimates. Results. I analyzed the financial structure and special characteristics of concession agreements, parameters of concessionaires’ activities; considered the types of risks inherent in bank lending under concession agreements, methods for their identification and mitigation; offered a mechanism of lending, including the structure of credit transactions, restrictions for the financial condition of concessionaires, additional requirements and penalties for their non-fulfillment. The findings can help banks define lending parameters for concession agreements. The provided recommendations may be useful for consideration by the authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Conclusions. It is possible to reduce the risks of lending under concession contracts, if their terms and conditions are stable, and if the lost income of concessionaires is compensated in the event of early termination. Reasonable tariffs for works and services and increased revenue collection will promote this type of lending.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 730-744
Author(s):  
V.I. Loktionov

Subject. The article reviews the way strategic threats to energy security influence the quality of people's life. Objectives. The study unfolds the theory of analyzing strategic threats to energy security by covering the matter of quality of people's life. Methods. To analyze the way strategic threats to energy security spread across cross-sectoral commodity and production chains and influences quality of people's living, I applied the factor analysis and general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis. Results. I suggest interpreting strategic threats to energy security as risks of people's quality of life due to a reduction in the volume of energy supply. I identified mechanisms reflecting how the fuel and energy complex and its development influence the quality of people's life. The article sets out the method to assess such quality-of-life risks arising from strategic threats to energy security. Conclusions and Relevance. In the current geopolitical situation, strategic threats to energy security cause long-standing adverse consequences for the quality of people's life. If strategic threats to energy security are further construed as risk of quality of people's life, this will facilitate the preparation and performance of a more effective governmental policy on energy, which will subsequently raise the economic well-being of people.


2021 ◽  
Vol 118 ◽  
pp. 03001
Author(s):  
Aleksander Nikolaevich Varygin ◽  
Irina Alekseevna Efremova ◽  
Vladimir Gennadievich Gromov ◽  
Pavel Anatolievich Matushkin ◽  
Anastasia Mikhailovna Shuvalova

The main purpose of the research is to determine the goals, objectives and functions of administrative supervision and develop proposals for improving the legislation of the Russian Federation regulating issues related to the implementation of administrative supervision. Research methods: general scientific methods (analysis and synthesis, logical methods) and private scientific methods of cognition (formally-legally, specifically-sociological etc.). Outcome: the author’s version of the administrative supervision goals and objectives set out in the regulatory documents of the Russian Federation is proposed: 1. Administrative supervision is established to prevent the commission of crimes and other offences by persons. 2. The administrative supervision focuses on implementation by the internal affairs bodies of supervision over the observance by supervised persons of temporary restrictions on their rights and freedoms, as well as over the fulfillment of their duties stipulated by the related federal law; identification of violations by those under the supervision and taking measures in accordance with the law; individual preventive treatment of such persons. The novelty of the study is due to an integrated approach to the research into the goals, objectives and functions of administrative supervision and the developed proposals for improving the Russian legislation regulating issues in that area.


Author(s):  
Dmytro Mirkovets ◽  
Volodymyr Atamanchuk ◽  
Sergii Marko ◽  
Irina Dubivka ◽  
Antonina Matsola

The article highlights the results of a study of the situation with official investigations into criminal offenses related to the enforced disappearance of persons in the context of armed aggression in eastern and southern Ukraine. The example of individual criminal proceedings presents some systemic problems that arise during the investigation of the facts of disappearance and suggests possible ways to solve them. There are several «blocks» of problems that lie in the field of criminal law, criminology, and criminal procedure. The points of view of scientists and practitioners on this problem are highlighted. It is concluded that Ukraine, in today’s conditions, needs to take measures aimed at improving the legal mechanisms of observance and protection of the right of persons staying in its territory to freedom from enforced disappearance, as well as intensifying law enforcement agencies to prompt, complete and impartial investigation of such facts, their proper qualification, search for victims, identification of those responsible for their disappearance, ensuring that victims receive timely and adequate compensation. The methodological basis for writing the article was a dialectical-materialist method, as well as the set of general scientific and special methods and techniques of scientific knowledge.


Author(s):  
Elina Sergeevna Sarygina

The research subject is the scientific, organizational and methodical regularities of judicial and examination activities during the research of finance-credit relations. Special attention is given to the key provisions of finance-credit examinations and the peculiarities of their commissioning. The author uses the categories and laws of dialectical and formal logic along with general scientific methods of scientific cognition (observation, description, comparison, systematization, formalization, etc.), and specific methods (comparative-analytical and system-structural). The author also uses the techniques of the interdisciplinary approach since the research requires knowledge in the field of procedural and substantive law, theory of court examination, economics and banking law, which determines the comprehensive nature of the research. From the viewpoint of modern scientific knowledge, the author attempts to analyze court examination as an independent class of judicial economic examinations which includes objects, subclasses, typical tasks and scientific and methodical recommendations for law enforcement officers about commissioning such examinations. The research addresses the main provisions of the subtheory of a judicial finance-credit examination which either haven’t been described sufficiently enough in the scientific works, or haven’t been systematised. The author’s recommendations are aimed at unification of the judicial practice of commissioning and assessment of the results of a judicial finance-credit examination. The formation of a comprehensive idea about this examination and its modern state is necessary for the implementation of its possibilities by an investigator, a court or an inquiry officer within criminal proceedings. The result of the research is the development of recommendations for law enforcement officers about the peculiarities of commissioning of a court tax analysis in governmental and nongovernmental criminal expertise institutions connected with the peculiarities of preparation of research objects and the specificity of issues subject to the consideration of a court expert; the author formulates the list of questions to an expert.


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