To the question of responsibility for the illegal carrying out of artificial interruption of pregnancy in the Russian Federation

At present, the protection of human life and health is the main direction of state policy in most countries. In this regard, there is a constant improvement of legislation and law enforcement practice in this area. The article presents an analysis of the institution of responsibility for the unlawful termination of pregnancy in the Russian Federation. The authors formulated suggestions for improving legislation. The conclusion is substantiated that the existing criminal law standards need to be supplemented and modified taking into account existing legal and medical realities. It is necessary to maintain a balance between the regulation of guarantees to ensure the right of women to an independent decision regarding maternity and the improvement of the institution of responsibility for the unlawful termination of pregnancy in the context of protecting the life and health of women.

artificial termination of pregnancy, illegal carrying out of artificial termination of pregnancy, criminal liability, crimes against life and health, criminal legislation of Russia