criminalization

Abstract. The article discusses the issues of criminal law policy of the state regarding the criminalization and decriminalization of smuggling. It is noted that the protection of human and citizen rights and freedoms is the primary task of the state, which is implemented through its criminal and legal policy. The main methods for implementing the state's criminal and legal policy include defining a range of socially dangerous acts that the legislator classifies as criminal (criminalization) and excluding acts from the category that are recognized as criminal (decriminalization).

Characterization of crimes against the foundations of national security in the context of the latest changes and additions was carried out. It is established that criminal law is not stable, as it is based on changing and fluid historical conditions, which are determined by political, social and economic forces. In view of the current events caused by the started war against our state, a number of changes and additions were made to Chapter 1 "Crimes against the foundations of national security" of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. 

The criminal-law aspect of the unauthorized dissemination of information about the sending, movement of weapons, armaments and war supplies to Ukraine, the movement, movement or placement of the armed forces of Ukraine or other military formations formed in accordance with the laws of Ukraine, committed in conditions of war or a state of emergency, was considered. It is emphasized that since ancient times, humanity needs protection from dangerous encroachments.

The article investigates the connection of the social determinants of the process of criminalizing acts. The main components determining the social precondition of the criminal law are systematized. The content of social, economic, organizational, state-building and European integration factors determining the expediency of criminal liability for illegal enrichment in Ukraine is determined. Emphasizes the increased social danger of illegal enrichment in modern conditions in Ukraine.1.

The article is devoted to the investigation of the criminal law enforcement of the norms
on the legal error in the criminal legislation of Ukraine. The analysis of these norms was
carried out according to certain criteria and generalized conclusions were drawn. It is noted
that technical and legal law-making mistakes serve as a weighty argument in favor of the need
for substantial reform or modernization of criminal legislation, correction of mistakes made.
At the heart of these reforms must be a truly new, scientifically sound, which corresponds to