LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF VOLUNTARY RETURN FROM CRIME IN THE CRIMINAL LEGISLATION OF CIS AND NON-CIS STATES: DIFFERENT AND SIMILAR ASPECTS

Abstract

Under article 26 of the Criminal Code, if a person voluntarily ceases preparations for a crime or actions directly aimed at committing it, realizing that the crime may be brought to an end and that criminal consequences may result, this is regarded as a voluntary refusal to commit the crime. Such action indicates the prevention of possible consequences of a criminal act. The provision on voluntary refusal is an important expression of the humanistic principle of criminal law. Despite the fact that the act (action or inaction) was initially socially dangerous, unlawful and punishable, the refusal of criminal intent relieves a person from criminal responsibility.