Journal headings
"Legal sciences"

Annotation: The article examines the features of the qualification of the use of violence against a government official, since nowadays the number of such acts is increasing, which confirms the relevance of this topic. The subject of the research is the criminal law norm establishing liability for the use of violence against a government representative (Article 318 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). The study aims to substantiate proposals for the qualification of the crime under Article 318 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The article provides examples from forensic investigative practices regarding the qualification of violence against government repre- sentatives. The following methods were used in the course of the research: formal-logical, comparative-legal, as well as analysis, synthesis, deduction. The novelty of the research lies in the author’s proposals for qualifying the use of violence against a government representative (Article 318 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federa- tion), aimed at preventing errors in law enforcement, particularly in cases of its indirect commission — through the use of information and telecommunication networks. In the text of the article, the Russian Federation is abbreviated as RF.

Annotation: The article is devoted to the study of the subject and the subjective side of ecocide as a war crime. In the vast majority of cases, ecocide is committed during armed conflicts. The main subjective feature of the crime of eco- cide is the intentional form of guilt. Intent can be direct or indirect. Considering certain doctrinal approaches to understanding ecocide, it can be defined as a crime against the safety of mankind, which is expressed in the deliberate infliction of extensive, long-term and serious damage to the natural environment, resulting in a threat to the ecological safety of mankind, violating international obligations to conduct military operations by ac- ceptable means and methods. Ecocide committed during an armed conflict can be defined as a war crime, which consists in the use of means and methods of warfare prohibited by international law, resulting in extensive, long- term and serious damage to the natural environment, creating a threat to the ecological security of mankind. The subject of ecocide can be either general or special. However, taking into account the situation of ecocide (armed conflict), the subject of this crime will be a special one – a serviceman or an official of the armed forces. In the text of the article, the Russian Federation is abbreviated as RF.

Annotation: The purpose of this study is to investigate public relations related to the guarantee of citizens’ labour rights at their primary place of employment in connection with their participation as voting members of electoral commissions during the preparation and conduct of elections. The subject of the study is the relevant norms of domestic regula- tory legal acts. For this purpose, the current electoral and labor legislation is analyzed, the norms and principles of legal regulation are compared. Based on the results of the study, the main problems of legislation in the subject area and proposals for their elimination are identified. The results of the work can be taken into account for the purpose of improving legislation, as well as in ensuring organizational measures aimed at implementing guarantees of labor rights of members of election commissions. Implementation of guarantees of labor rights of members of election commissions is associated with ensuring a balance of public-legal and economic interests, which involves a deep analysis of trends and continuous improvement of legislative regulation and the law enforcement process. In the text of the article, the Russian Federation is abbreviated as RF.

Annotation: The article describes the principle of humanism in the framework of criminal law. The main objective of the work is to establish the importance of a humanistic approach in improving the effectiveness of the struggle against crime, considered as a more general concept than just a branch principle of law. In the context of a rule-of-law state, humanism should not be perceived solely as a tool for achieving a set goal. Putting the individual and his rights at the forefront, humanism is an independent and self-sufficient goal of social development. Modern society strives for humanity, but in criminal law this does not mean the weakness of the state or the forgive- ness of criminals. The humanistic approach of law enforcement agencies rather eliminates any violence and strengthens the legitimacy of State coercion in the struggle against crime. For a deep scientific understanding of the relationship between crime and criminal law, a philosophical understanding of the nature of humanism and its impact on this branch of law is necessary. This will reveal the relationship between crime rates and the processes of criminalization, penalization, as well as the features of criminal policy that can influence the causes of illegal behavior, strengthening or weakening their effect. In the text of the article, the Russian Federation is abbreviated as RF.

Annotation: The relevance of the scientific article topic lies in the need to comply with international standards for the pro- tection of children’s rights, especially in the context of interrogation of minors. It should be emphasized that the rights of the child are also protected by the state, which is enshrined in Part 1 of Article 38 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation2. The article analyzes the specifics of interrogating minors in Russia and Israel, its tactical methods and ethical aspects. A comparative analysis of legal regulation and practical approaches in both countries is conducted. Particular attention is paid to the personal experience of one of the authors as an investigator working with minors in Israel, which allows for a more accurate understanding of the features of the Israeli interrogation system and its differences from the Russian one. The authors substantiate the need to make changes and additions to the criminal procedure legislation of Russia and Israel.