Criminal Law Policy in an Era of Change: Challenges and How to Rise to Them

In terms of criminal law policy, Russia has made it a priority to improve criminal and criminal procedure legislation. In recent years, a number of amendments have been made. These have resulted in a reduction of criminal repression. However, it is hardly the case that an optimal and reasonable balance has been struck between the interests of the individual, society, and the state. It is therefore crucial to discuss further prospects for the development of criminal law policy in the current reality. What can be done in relation to criminal law to ensure that Russia’s national interests are better protected from socially dangerous actions and related threats? What steps should be taken to ensure the timely and justified criminalization and decriminalization of actions? In what way could public responsibility be further differentiated and individualized? What prospects and mechanisms exist for optimizing processes related to criminal procedure?