Zadoyan, A.A. Functions of the criminal law: definition and contents.

Abstract: The article is devoted to the functions of the criminal code. Based on the general theory of law, the author points out that the category of “ function” in criminal law is one of the elements of criminal law regulation, and it shows that this category is closely related to the object, goals and method of the criminal law. The article includes criticism of the position of the scientists, who consider that criminal law does not have its own object of legal regulation. The author separates the functions and the goals of criminal law, which are separate categories, then separates the functions into the functions of criminal legal regulation and those of criminal legal influence, then analyzes each of them.

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