TECHNICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF COUNTERACTION TO EXREMISM IN RUSSIA

Abstract

Purpose: to identify the defects in legislation in the field of counteracting manifestations of extremism in Russia and on this basis to develop new, more sophisticated technical and legal mechanisms in the field under research. Methods: systematic approach, methods of analysis and synthesis, comparative law method, method of studying the materials of criminal cases and judicial errors are used in the research. Results and scope of application: The study argues that the proposed definition of extremist crime does not clearly determine their nature and characteristics. It is necessary to formulate and legally secure an accurate and succinct definition of extremist crime, clearly identifying specific features of these socially dangerous acts. It also may be wise to combine such crimes in one chapter or section of Criminal Code. Proposals and conclusions can be used in the theory of criminal law, and also in law-making and law enforcement. Scientific novelty: the author is one of the first who studies the problem of legislation defect in the field of combating extremist crime comprehensively, using materials of legal practice. Contradictions between the Federal Law "On Countering Extremist Activity" and the Criminal Code are revealed. The nature and features of extremist crimes are identified.