On the issue of improving criminal liability for threats or violent acts in connection with the administration of justice or the preliminary investigation

The author examines the criminal law governing liability for threats or violent actions in connection with the administration of justice or the production of a preliminary investigation. It is noted that the crimes provided for by Article 296 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation have a low specific weight in the structure of crime, including crimes against justice. However, they pose a heightened public danger, as threats and violence against persons involved in criminal proceedings have a negative impact on the performance of their duties of administration of justice and preliminary investigation. Taking into account the results of the empirical studies carried out, it is stated that Article 296 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation provides criminal legal protection of the safety of life and health not for all persons connected with the production of a preliminary investigation, consideration of cases or materials in court. In order to improve part 2 of Article 296 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, it is proposed to supplement the list of victims of this crime with a private prosecutor, the head of the investigation body, the head of the inquiry unit, and the head of the inquiry body.