Biological Safety: Modern Challenges (Criminal Law Aspects)
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This article presents a study on a topical and highly controversial topic of criminal law protection of modern biosafety of the Russian Federation. The paper presents a qualitative study of the relatively new term for the domestic legal order, "biological safety" in the context of its criminal law protection. Purpose of the study: to analyze the modern criminal law opposition to the use of pathogenic, bioactive agents that are different in nature and are used purely for criminal purposes. Methodology and methods: the article uses both general scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, deduction, induction, and the method of interpreting legal norms, which make it possible to better comprehend the institutions of criminal law and determine the main directions of their development. Conclusions: based on the systematization of normative and doctrinal sources in the designated area, the author highlights the most relevant manifestations of biological security threats, offers tools for effectively countering socially dangerous acts committed using pathogenic biological agents. In order to more effectively ensure the biosafety of the state, society and the individual, the author proposes the adoption of a special Federal Law designed to eliminate gaps in Russian legislation.

Serebrennikova A.V., (2021), BIOLOGICAL SAFETY: MODERN CHALLENGES (CRIMINAL LAW ASPECTS). Gaps in Russian Legislation, 5 => 247-252.

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biological safety, Criminal Code, crimes against public health, criminal liability, criminalization, bioterrorism, microorganism.