Theoretical and applied significance of the object of crime in Russian criminal law

the article examines the theoretical and applied significance of the object of crime as a fundamental institution of criminal law in Russia. The author analyzes the evolution of scientific views on the concept and meaning of the object of crime, examines its role in the criminal law system and law enforcement practice. The purpose of the study is a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical and practical significance of the object of crime in the modern conditions of the development of Russian criminal law. Special attention is paid to the problems of determining the object of crimes in the context of digitalization of public relations and the emergence of new forms of crime. The author substantiates the need to adapt classical approaches to understanding the object of crime to the realities of the information society. The study shows that the object of crime retains a system-forming importance for the science of criminal law, performing classification and law enforcement functions. At the same time, the traditional concept of an object as a social relationship requires development taking into account modern challenges. Based on the results of the study, proposals are formulated to improve criminal legislation and law enforcement practice, including amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, the development of guidelines for higher judicial authorities and the creation of specialized mechanisms for the qualification of crimes in the field of digital technologies.

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