Russian Federation
UDC 343.828
The article analyzes the theoretical and practical problems that arise when performing compulsory medical measures against the insane and other persons. The article describes the evolution of these measures and modern approaches to assessing their essence. The authors consider these measures as measures of medical and social security, and provide arguments in support of their position. The study concludes with the finding that there is a need for two-level regulatory regulation of such measures within the framework of the relevant federal law containing administrative and legal norms.
compulsory medical measures, other measure of a criminal-legal nature, measure of medical and social security, insane
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