Reformation of the Condemned as a Goal

Abstract

Reformation of the condemned is the most important activity of institutions and bodies that carry out punishment in the form of imprisonment. The concept of reformation of condemned is disclosed in the criminal executive legislation. The effectiveness of the work of not only correctional institutions, but also all other law enforcement agencies fighting against crime, depends on the timely and qualitative achievement of this goal of criminal punishment. Analyzing this concept, we can conclude that there is inconsistency in the terminology. The authors also analyze other concepts, such as «formation» and «stimulation». The article also analyzes the concept of «law-abiding behavior» in the context of reformation of the condemned. It correlates the concepts of lawful and law-abiding behavior and makes a conclusion that the content between them is equivalent. The authors believe that such varieties as legal reformation, moral reformation, and moral correction are impossible, since it is impossible for a condemned person to correct himself morally, but not legally. The authors identify the shortcomings and on the basis of the analysis, they propose to make changes to this concept which will allow it to be applied more effectively.