THE SPECIFICS OF THE CRIMES COMMITTED IN THE SPHERE OF LAND RELATIONS: CRIMINOLOGICAL ASPECT

Abstract

We consider criminological regularities, tendencies and state of crimes committed in the sphere of land relations. The purpose of the study is to identify the specifics of crimes committed in this area. We study and analyze statistical data of federal government institution “Main Information and Analysis Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation” on crimes of an economic orientation where the land plot acts as a subject of criminal encroachment. We designate the key factors that directly affect the commission of crimes of the investigated type. Based on the study of criminal cases in the field of land relations we reveal that the age of 45 to 49 years is characterized by the greatest criminal activity. A distinctive feature of crimes committed in the sphere of land relations – the presence of a certain social status-was characterized. The determine features of crimes committed in this sphere are formulated. In addition, we propose a number of constructive measures aimed at preventing crimes committed in the sphere of land relations. We analyze regional programs of subjects of the Russian Federation providing security and protection of private, state, municipal and other forms of ownership. We believe that it is possible to present the prevention of crimes committed in the field of land relations in the form of a plan that includes elements of general and special prevention. The conclusion is formulated and justified on the need to highlight the prevention of crimes committed in the field of land relations as an independent section of the national plan to combat corruption.