Differentiation of inducement to commit suicide or assistance to commit suicide with other crimes

The purpose of this article is to show the criteria for differentiating inducement to commit suicide or assistance to commit suicide (article 110.1 of the criminal code of the Russian Federation) with other crimes (incitement to suicide; organization of activities aimed at inducing suicide; involvement of a minor in committing actions that pose a danger to the life of a minor). Conclusions obtained in the course of the study. Based on the results of this study, recommendations are formulated for the qualification of the above-mentioned acts. The scientific significance of the publication is that it makes a certain contribution to the development of the theory of criminal law on countering suicidal phenomena that are widespread in the Russian Federation. The practical significance of the article is that it offers recommendations on the qualification of acts under article 110.1 of the criminal code of the Russian Federation, which will contribute to the correct application of this criminal law norm.

suicide, inducement, assistance, murder, persuasion, bribery