IMPROVING THE LEGISLATION ON THE EXEMPTION OF MINORS FROM CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PENALTIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

This article presents a comparative analysis of the exemption of minors from criminal liability and punishment through the application of coercive measures. It examines the types of coercive measures, the procedure for their implementation, as well as the specific coercive measures applied to minors in the Criminal Codes of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Armenia. The article also explores the powers of the authorities responsible for applying these measures. Furthermore, it delves into the concepts of “criminal liability” and “criminal punishment”, elucidating their essence and content. In addition, based on the analysis of the activities of the Commission on Juvenile Affairs and its features in foreign countries, as well as the opinions of scientists who conducted research in this area, proposals and conclusions were developed to improve the criminal legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan. These proposals relate to the liberalization of the system of criminal punishments applied to minors, the improvement and development of mechanisms for exemption from liability and punishment, as well as the analysis and application of foreign legislation in our legislation.