THE CONCEPT OF PUNISHMENT AND GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF INFLICTION OF PENALTY IN CRIMINAL LEGISLATION OF UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

The article states that sentencing is the final stage of a crime, which can only be distinguished by the differences between the parties involved in the process. Also, issues related to the general principles of sentencing are presented on the basis of examples from the works of our ancient national scholars. Special attention was paid to examples of only one sentence for a crime committed in sentencing matters, and it was noted that according to the provisions of criminal law, each crime must require the application of only one main punishment, a special solution does not comply with the principles of humanity and justice. In addition, this article analyzes the general principles of sentencing, the theoretical views of scholars on the circumstances to be considered and mitigating circumstances in it, divided into four groups. At the same time, the issue of relevance of the norms of criminal law and mitigating circumstances in sentencing is analyzed on the basis of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On the practice of sentencing by courts". appropriate proposals have been developed.