A comprehensive analysis of the problematic aspects of the qualification of a crime under art. 156 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation («Failure to fulfill the duties of raising a minor»). It examines the systemic difficulties of law enforcement practice that arise when distinguishing a criminal offense from an administrative offense, as well as from civil torts. Particular attention is paid to the uncertainty of the evaluation criteria for «improper performance» of duties and ill-treatment, which leads to subjectivity and inconsistency of court decisions. The problems of establishing a causal relationship between the inaction (or action) of the subject and the consequences that have occurred for the child are considered, given the complexity of the upbringing process. Based on the identified gaps and conflicts, specific areas for improving the disposition and sanctions of the rule under study are proposed. Proposals are being formulated for the legal concretization of the corpus delicti to ensure uniformity of judicial practice and effective protection of the rights of minors from criminal encroachments in the family and domestic sphere.
malicious performance of the upbringing of a minor, cruel treatment of a minor, qualification of crimes, protection of children's rights, parental duties, pedagogical worker, estimated concepts, improvement of criminal law
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