Penal Policy in the Russian Federation. Trends and Perspectives
Penal Policy in the Russian Federation. Trends and Perspectives
Author(s): Milana Salmanovna DikaevaSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law
Published by: Instytut Nauk Prawnych PAN
Keywords: penal policy;Russian Federation;punishment;imprisonment;alternative punishment;
Summary/Abstract: For many years the Russian Federation has had one of the highest numbers of people incarcerated in penal institutions (per 100,000 population). As of 1 January 2020, there were 523,928 people in prison. An analysis of the legislation and the practice of its application reveals that the main trend of modern Russian penal policy is for stricter penalties, longer prison terms, and inefficient use of alternative punishments. The ongoing trend of humanising and liberalising criminal justice remains virtually invisible and suppressed by a repressive bias, which ultimately prevents it from significantly influencing the overall direction of state policy in this area.
Journal: Archiwum Kryminologii
- Issue Year: 1/2020
- Issue No: XLII
- Page Range: 23-44
- Page Count: 22
- Language: English
