This research article discusses problem of crime in contemporary Ukrainian society and ways to
address it through the application of alternative responses to criminal offenses, particularly exemption
from criminal liability, are considered. The mechanisms and practical aspects of applying this institution
in Ukrainian criminal procedural law are analyzed. This article pays special attention to the role of
various subjects of the criminal process, such as the court, the prosecutor, the victim and the suspect, in
making a decision on exemption from criminal liability. Contemporary trends in improving legislation
and the practice of applying alternative forms of response to crime are highlighted, aiming to ensure a
more effective and humane judiciary and legal system.
In todays Ukrainian society, the problem of crime remains one of the most pressing and acute.
Despite constant changes in society, development of the legal system and improvement of criminal
procedure, crime continues to accompany the existence and development of humanity. Crime is one of the
most pressing problems for every individual and for modern society as a whole. The problem of effective
prevention of this phenomenon is the subject of constant attention of legislators and social and political
activities, which requires constant improvement and coordination. Criminal liability is one of the tools to
combat crime. However, in connection with the humanization and reform of the legal system, the issue
of alternative forms of response to criminal offenses, in particular, exemption from criminal liability, is
relevant. Thus, there is a need to study the mechanisms and practical aspects of application of this
institution in Ukrainian criminal procedure law.
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