CRIME AND ITS CAUSES: CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND PUNISHMENT SYSTEM
Keywords:
crime, criminal liability, punishment system, criminology, causes of crime, recidivism, purposes of punishment, criminal law, Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, rehabilitation.Abstract
This scientific article analyzes the concept of crime, its causes and factors, the essence of criminal liability, and the current punishment system of the Republic of Uzbekistan from criminological and criminal law perspectives. The biological, psychological, social and economic causes of crime are comparatively studied, and the legal bases of criminal prosecution and the effectiveness of types of punishments are scientifically evaluated. Based on the results of the research, practical recommendations have been developed to prevent crime and improve the punishment system.References
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