CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR INTENTIONAL HOMICIDE

Abstract

The article is devoted to the investigation of criminal responsibility for intentional murders in accordance with Articles 115-118 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The concept of intentional murder, its interpretation by scientists and the main features of this criminal offense, such as the object, the objective side, the subject and the subjective side, are considered. The conditions under which criminal liability arises for intentional murders committed under aggravating and mitigating circumstances have been analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the features of the qualification of the crime depending on the circumstances of its commission and the features of the punishment. The study also includes an analysis of law enforcement practice and current problems in the field of criminal law related to prosecution for intentional killing. As well as a detailed analysis of criminal responsibility for intentional murder under aggravating circumstances in the legislation of foreign countries and a historical review of the development of the legislation on intentional murder starting with the existence of Kyivan Rus (IX-XII centuries).