Conceptual Changes in the Institution of Exemption from Criminal Liability Due to Reconciliation with the Victim Under the New Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia

The article examines the legislative regulation of exemption from criminal liability in connection with reconciliation with the victim. The purpose of the study is to carry out a theoretical and applied analysis of the institution of reconciliation with the victim and its legislative regulation in the light of the criminal law reform carried out in the Republic of Armenia, which resulted in the adoption of a new criminal code (adopted on May 5, 2021, and entered into force on July 1, 2022); to identify legislative gaps and problems that arise in law enforcement practice when implementing this incentive norm; analysis of the positive and negative aspects of the introduced innovations. This is important and useful for improving Armenian criminal legislation and can serve as an interesting experience for the Russian legislator in optimizing the norm on reconciliation with the victim. Conclusions. Based on the conducted research, the author concludes that the Armenian legislator has taken a positive step by making the norm on reconciliation with the victim mandatory.