The article is devoted to the analysis of criminal offences against the will, honour and dignity of a person in the context of modern Ukrainian legislation. The author highlights how the legal regulation of these categories has historically transformed, which has a significant impact on the interpretation and application of criminal law in modern conditions.
The subject matter of Article 305 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine has been considered as a mandatory element of the offense. The opinions of other authors regarding the definition of the concept of the subject matter of a criminal offense have been analyzed, and it has been concluded that the subject matter of a criminal offense should be understood as things of the material world that may be the subject of a criminal offense or are related to it. The subject matter of a criminal offense is an optional element of the offense.