Methodology and Methodological Foundations of Research in Modern Criminology
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Abstract. This article analyzes the current state of development of modern criminological research in Uzbekistan and scientifically illuminates some institutional, legal, financial, technological, and personnel- related problems in the field of criminology, as well as the growing attention at the state level to the development of criminological research in the country. Based on the research results, conclusions and recommendations were made for the further improvement of criminological research in Uzbekistan, strengthening the scientific approach to combating crime.
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Legal problems. Another obstacle to the development of scientific research in the field of criminology is the insufficiency and lack of normative consolidation of the legal framework.
Firstly, the lack of the concept and mechanism of criminological expertise in the legislation of Uzbekistan is criticized in scientific sources. That is, in the process of adopting new draft laws or state programs, the practice of preliminary scientific examination of their criminogenic impact and potential consequences for crime has not been formed.
In most cases, a deep criminological analysis is not conducted before the adoption of normative acts, as a result of which the current legislation does not contribute sufficiently to the prevention of crime.
For example, the absence of the concept of "criminological legal support" in the legal system for the prevention of women's crime is noted as a serious problem - the effectiveness of preventive measures is decreasing due to the lack of a corresponding regulatory framework in this area.
Similarly, some previously adopted laws lacked a criminological approach. For example, experts criticized the fact that the Law "On Combating Human Trafficking," adopted in 2008, does not clearly define the concept of "crime prevention," and the norms for the rehabilitation of victims of human trafficking are insufficient.
The longstanding absence of a special law on the prevention of domestic violence has also been a legal gap - only in recent years has a draft law "On Combating Domestic Violence" been developed and a proposal for its adoption has been put forward.
In general, the mechanisms for integrating the results of criminological research into legal policy are poorly developed: the recommendations of criminologists are not necessarily taken into account when preparing legislative acts and decisions.
This leads to an underestimation of the impact of legal reforms on crime.
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Vengriya Islohot cherkovi Karoli Gaspar Universiteti
O'zbekiston Respublikasi Kriminologiya tadqiqot instituti