ISSN 2410-3594
e-ISSN 2786-7382
UDC 34; 159.9
Scientific Journal of the National Academy of Internal Affairs
- protection of critical infrastructure facilities; high-risk facilities; investigation of criminal offences; emergency situation; investigative and operational group; incident site inspection
- https://doi.org/10.56215/naia-herald/2.2023.41
- Pages 41-51
New technologies used in infrastructure systems add complexity to the management and protection of these systems, and therefore, the consideration of issues related to criminal attacks on critical infrastructure and the organisation of investigations are becoming increasingly important. The main goal was to identify the problematic aspects and unique features of organising pre-trial investigation of crimes committed at critical infrastructure facilities. The methodological tools of scientific research were based on the diagnostic method for studying social and legal phenomena, analytical, dogmatic, comparative legal, formal legal, and modelling methods. Based on the results of the study, the current state of criminal law norms regulating the grounds for criminal liability for criminal offences involving critical infrastructure was comprehensively analysed. Based on the assessment of the current state of criminal legal protection of critical infrastructure facilities, it is established that it is insufficient and needs to be improved. It is proposed to supplement the norms of the special part of the Criminal Code of Ukraine with additional qualification criteria that would establish criminal liability for encroachment on critical infrastructure facilities. The issues of the development of a unified concept of protection of critical infrastructure facilities from criminal offences through a comprehensive scientific and practical approach to the development and assessment of forensic support for countering criminal offences involving critical infrastructure are updated. Specific steps are outlined to improve laws and regulations that define the specifics of organising investigations at critical infrastructure facilities and conducting priority investigative (search) actions in this regard. The practical significance of the results obtained lies in the development and argumentation of conclusions and proposals for improving the system of protection of critical infrastructure from criminal encroachments
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