Galuzin, A.F. Security as a principle and as a function of law.

Abstract: Currently the term “security” gained new topicality for the Russians. This term is now often used both by the media and in everyday conversations. Author of this article studies security as a legal category and a scientific category with specific regard to criminal law and process, emphasizes the role of security problems in modern Russia. It is noted that the nature of security as a social and legal category is embedded into the very system of social relations in the sphere of security, which are governed by law - “law of ensuring security”, and it calls for detailed legislative provisions.