Functions of the institute of exemption from criminal liability in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan

Azizov Rustambek Abdukodirovich

The criminal legislation of many modern States provides for the institution of exemption from criminal liability. The article deals with the peculiarities of the institution of exemption from criminal liability in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan. The author analyzes in detail the legal norms of criminal codes regulating the grounds of exemption from criminal liability. Based on this analysis, the author identifies certain similarities in legal regulation, as well as significant differences that correspond to the social, economic, legal and other characteristics of a particular state.

Keywords:exemption from criminal liability, grounds for exemption from criminal liability, reconciliation with the victim, compensation for damage, active repentance, a judicial fine, the expiration of the Statute of limitations, special types of exemption from criminal liability.