Excuses and Justifications in the Criminal Law of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: a comparative perspective

Abstract

The principle of humanism is one of the key principles of criminal law, the importance of which can hardly be overestimated. One of the practical expressions of this principle is the concept of excuses and justifications in criminal law. The application of this concept allows to achieve the fullest assessment of the objective and subjective aspects of the wrongful act. The topicality of this article is in that the con- cept of excuses and justifications requires a comprehensive study in order to develop it further. Especially, the availability of doctrinal sources of legal interpretation in this field is relevant for the countries whose criminal legislation and law enforcement practice are still in the process of establishment.