New form of special procedure in criminal cases

The article analyzes the amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation, introduced by the Federal Law of July 20, 2020 N224-FZ, which cancels the possibility of considering in a special order criminal cases on serious crimes with the consent of the accused with the charge brought. The expediency of the amendments made is stated, but at the same time, attention is drawn to the difficulties that the new order will inevitably entail. In connection with the abolition of the special order for serious crimes, the need is expressed to develop a mechanism for mitigating the liability of persons who have committed serious crimes, but fully admit their guilt, since humane punishment contributes to the accused's admission of their guilt and repentance for what they have done, including the introduction of a different order, providing for a compromise of the form criminal proceedings and the functioning of the protection regime of the rights of participants in criminal proceedings.

criminal procedure, special procedure of criminal trial, consent of the accused with the accusation, serious offence