Foreign experience in the legal regulation of parole and the possibility of its implementation in domestic legislation

This article examines the experience of various foreign countries in the field of legal regulation of public relations related to the implementation of the institution of parole. To improve legislation and the possibility of implementing relevant provisions into it, it is determined that it is necessary to take into account the legislative experience of states with different political regimes, legal systems, and economic development to identify progressive approaches to improving the practice of applying the institution of criminal law under study. Purpose of the article: to consider foreign experience of legal regulation of parole, application of its best practices in Kazakhstan practice. The paper presents documents of international organizations that establish the basic principles and content of the institution of early release from serving a sentence. Analyzing the legislative regulation of foreign countries in terms of determining the mandatory term of serving a sentence, the expediency of reducing this period in the criminal legislation of Kazakhstan is determined to reduce the negative consequences of the convict's habituation to the realities of modern life. In addition, the experience of some US states in terms of commission review and giving an opinion to a judicial authority in concerning a petition filed by a convicted person is of interest. The legislative practice of states that have common historical roots with Kazakhstan as part of the Soviet Union has its own characteristics, which are manifested not only in general points but also in aspects specific to each country. In particular, regarding the differentiated approach to punishment measures, according to which it becomes possible to be released from serving a sentence ahead of schedule to the list of criminal penalties to which this institution applies. The article presents the opinions of scientists on the need to implement the provisions of the legislation of other states into national legislation. The authors of the article determine the possibility of implementation when conducting scientific substantiation and studying its possible consequences in law enforcement practice.

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