Some issues of improving criminal liability for sexual harassment in the Russian Federation

The article deals with the problem of sexual harassment in the Russian Federation and in foreign countries. The author points out that a fairly wide range of acts refers to sexual harassment. The author notes that currently sexual harassment in the Russian Federation is criminalized in article 133 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - as coercion to sexual acts. At the same time, this article cannot fully protect against sexual harassment. According to an Internet survey conducted during the study, more than 60 % of respondents indicated that they had been sexually harassed in public places (on the street, in public transport, clubs, restaurants, etc.). At the same time, special attention in international law is paid to the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace. In this regard, the author proposes the criminalization of certain acts related to sexual harassment. In particular, it is proposed to introduce criminal liability for specific sexual harassment in the workplace and in public places. In addition, according to the author, the current article 133 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is also subject to improvement, since the latest changes - the introduction of qualified personnel provided for in part 3 of Article 133 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation unfairly relate only to crimes committed against minors.