ACTIVE REPENTANCE: IMPLEMENTATION PROBLEMS

The article examines controversial issues about the elements that constitute active repentance as an integral basis for exemption from criminal liability under the criminal legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is noted that in the theory of criminal law there is no unity on the issues of mandatory exemption from criminal liability, the number of signs sufficient for the presence of active repentance in a person’s actions, which, in turn, negatively affects the effectiveness of this incentive norm. In this regard, the features of the legislative regulation of the institution of active repentance in the criminal legislation of foreign countries have been studied, and the specifics of the basis for exemption from criminal liability have been determined. In order to have a uniform understanding and prevent abuse of the incentive norm on active repentance, both on the part of suspects and on the part of law enforcement agencies, according to the author, it is necessary to more clearly legislate the elements of active repentance. Based on the results, proposals are made aimed at improving criminal legislation in this area.

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