TOPICAL ISSUES OF BRINGING A SPECIAL CATEGORY OF PERSONS TO CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LEGISLATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

Authors

  • Serjik Avetisyan Кассационный суд РА

Keywords:

criminal procedure form, special subject, immunity, criminal prosecution, deprivation of immunity

Abstract

The article discusses the controversial issues of bringing a special category of persons to criminal responsibility under the current and adopted new Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Armenia (hereinafter – the RA Code of Criminal Procedure); identifies existing gaps in legislation; analyzes judicial practice, as well as the legal positions of the Constitutional Courts of the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation; suggests ways to improve legislation, as well as practical recommendations for the application of relevant criminal procedure norms.

Author Biography

  • Serjik Avetisyan, Кассационный суд РА

    Judge of the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation of the RA,

    Doctor of Legal Sciences, Professor,

    Honoured Lawyer of the RA

Published

2021-10-08

Issue

Vol. 90 (2021): State and Law

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

Avetisyan, S. (2021). TOPICAL ISSUES OF BRINGING A SPECIAL CATEGORY OF PERSONS TO CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LEGISLATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA. State and Law, 90(90), 50-54. https://journals.ysu.am/index.php/state-and-law/article/view/6956