Some issues of legal responsibility for extremist offenses

The article reveals the concept of extremism regarded to the existence of views, actions aimed at undermining public and national security, inciting racial, political, social and other forms of hatred. It is clarified that the key principles of combating extremist activity in accordance with Federal Legislation are legality, the priority of protecting human and civil rights and freedoms, the interaction of public authorities with institutions and persons interested in preventing extremism, etc. It is emphasized that the main ways of countering extremist offenses are based, on the one hand, on their modern prevention and combating of spread, and on the rapid identification and subsequent prosecution, on the other hand. Due to the statement, it is noted that citizens of the Russian Federation, foreign citizens, as well as non-citizens are to be brought to civil, administrative and criminal liability for extremist offenses and crimes in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. There are signs determined on the basis of which an illegal act can be qualified as an extremist activity. Specifics of brining persons to legal liabilities for extremist offenses are revealed, regarded to consideration of disputes in judicial practice.