Aadvantages and disadvantages of disclaimer by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine of article on criminal liability for illegal engagement (Art. 368-2)
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https://doi.org/10.31548/law2019.04.018Abstract
The article analyzes the issue of illicit enrichment, which was the result of discussion among all circles of the public. The background of the necessity to amend the Criminal Code of Ukraine is being investigated as to the existence of an article on illegal enrichment, which is a requirement of the European Community and Ukraine's actions to enter the European space. Emphasis is placed on the concept of «corruption» as one of the key components of illicit enrichment provided for in Art. 368-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
The norms of the Decision of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine of 26.02.2019 in the Case of the constitutional submission of 59 People's Deputies of Ukraine regarding the conformity of the Constitution of Ukraine (constitutionality) of Article 368-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine are being analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the key key points of expunging the article on illicit enrichment.
The Special Opinion of Judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Slidenko I.D. concerning the Decision of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine in the case on the constitutional submission of the 59 People's Deputies of Ukraine on compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine (constitutionality) of Article 368-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and the Dissenting Opinion of the Judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine deputies of Ukraine on the conformity of the Constitution (constitutionality) of Article 368-2 of the Criminal Code. The main arguments are outlined as to the inappropriateness of canceling the article on illegal enrichment in the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
The main advantages and disadvantages of the cancellation by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine of the article on criminal liability for illegal enrichment (Article 368-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine), which are stated in the constructive conclusions, are investigated.
Keywords: corruption, illicit enrichment, presumption of innocence, Constitutional Court of Ukraine
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