Journal headings
"Legal sciences"

Annotation: The purpose of the article is to consider the relationship between the conditions in which drug crimes are com- mitted and the content of the criminal situation that inevitably arises. It is noted that this category has not been practically studied in the forensic context. However, it is the existing conditions that affect not only the completion of illegal actions but also the mechanisms of trace formation, which reflect both the criminal’s personal charac- teristics and the subject of the offense. This, in turn, determines the choice of technical means and tactics when conducting investigative actions; direction of the investigation; and also identification of all circumstances that allow us to find out the full picture of the occurred criminal event. The emphasis is placed on the dependence of the conditions existing at the time of the crime on the place and time of the criminal intent. Understanding them in a forensic manner is crucial for conducting a complete, comprehensive, and objective investigation. In the text of the article, the Russian Federation is abbreviated as RF.

Annotation: The current issues regarding the content and essence of the concept of “cybercrime”, as well as its connection with the concepts of “cyber threat” and “cybersecurity” are considered. A typical scheme of cyber threat im- plementation is given. The state-of-the-art list of the main threats in cyberspace is given, focusing on the latest trends (Internet of Things, etc.). Through the prism of forensic classification (systematization) types of high- tech crimes are considered, both from the point of view of UN experts, who were at the origin of the concept of “cybercrime”, and from the perspective of modern scientists and practitioners. The concept of cybercrime is formulated, emphasizing the unity of understanding of the essence of cybercrime in the modern world. Based on official statistics, changes in the dynamics of cybercrime in the Russian Federation have been shown since 2024. The qualitative structure of modern cybercrime, which has remained virtually unchanged, is analyzed. In conclu- sion, a valid conclusion is made about the need for further scientific research on the issue under consideration. In the text of the article, the Russian Federation is abbreviated as RF.

Annotation: The modern geopolitical situation has necessitated the adaptation of Russian criminal procedure legislation to the conditions of special periods, such as wartime, mobilization, and martial law. Since 2022, a large number of amendments and changes have been made to the criminal and criminal procedure legislation, including those related to exemption from criminal liability and suspension of criminal proceedings against military personnel. In this regard, the purpose of the study is to analyze the consistency of the amendments made to the domestic criminal procedure legislation and to identify problems of law enforcement practice related to the application of the relevant norms of criminal procedure legislation. Based on the results of the study, the author offers some proposals for improving the current legislation, noting, in particular, that the analysis of law enforcement practice and regulatory legal acts on the subject considered in the article leads to the conclusion that changes in the criminal procedure legislation of the Russian Federation for conditions of martial law are non-systemic and contain internal contradictions. In the text of the article, the Russian Federation is abbreviated as the RF, the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation is the CCP RF, and the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is the CC RF.

Annotation: The article examines the concept of compliance as a comprehensive system for ensuring that an organiza- tion’s activities comply with legal requirements, other mandatory norms, as well as internal rules and ethical standards. The research methodology is based on dialectical, systemic, structural-functional, and comparative legal methods. The evolution of this institution in the Russian legal system is analyzed, tracing its shift from a narrow understanding as a control and supervision function to its perception as an integral element of cor- porate culture and risk management system. The place of compliance in the corporate governance structure is defined as a link between strategic and operational levels. Special attention is paid to the legal aspects of implementing compliance systems and their impact on minimizing legal and reputational corporate risks. As a result, the study identifies the main problems of the fragmented legal regulation of compliance in Russia and proposes specific solutions, including legislative formalization of the conceptual framework and the develop- ment of incentive mechanisms. In the text of the article, the Russian Federation is abbreviated as RF.

Annotation: This article is devoted to certain aspects of the mediation procedure. In the course of the study, the authors note that despite the fifteen-year history of the Federal Law No. 193-FZ of July 27, 2010, “On Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures with the Participation of a Mediator (Mediation Procedure),” this procedure is not a perfect tool for resolving disputes due to its specific features In particular, the uniqueness of mediation is largely determined by a set of legal principles for its conduct. These principles include voluntariness, confidentiality, cooperation and equality of the parties, as well as the impartiality and independence of the mediator. The ab- sence of competition between disputing parties places mediation in a special place within the legal system of dispute resolution. Meanwhile, mediation legislation needs to be developed and improved. In particular, there is a need to comprehen- sively address the quality assurance of services provided by mediators and issues related to the ability to handle confidential public-law disputes through the conduct of such a civil-law transaction as a mediatory agreement. In the text of the article, the Russian Federation is abbreviated as RF.