Comparative Legal Analysis of the Institute “Exemption from Criminal Liability”
Comparative Legal Analysis of the Institute “Exemption from Criminal Liability”
Author(s): Ralitsa VoynovaSubject(s): Criminal Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Court case
Published by: Societatea de Stiinte Juridice si Administrative
Keywords: exemption from criminal liability; criminal procedure; decriminalisation; depenalization; alternative sanctioning measures;
Summary/Abstract: The present research aims to examine some imperfections in the legal framework of the institute "exemption from criminal liability" both in Bulgarian and other national legislations, through its systematic, doctrinal and comparative legal analysis. For the purposes of the study, the essential differences between the concepts of "decriminalisation" and "depenalization" are indicated, as well as between the legal institutions of exemption from criminal liability, exemption from punishment and exclusion (loss) of criminal liability. In this regard, the individual types of legal liability are distinguished by deducing the main characteristics of criminal liability. As a result of the scientific analysis, several concrete ideas are proposed for improving the current legal framework of the institute "exemption from criminal liability" in Bulgarian legislation, which could be adopted in other jurisdictions as well.
Journal: Perspectives of Law and Public Administration
- Issue Year: 14/2025
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 428-444
- Page Count: 17
- Language: English
