CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM UNDER THE CRIMINAL LEGISLATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to define the corpus delicti of such an offense as the financing of terrorism. The financing of terrorism is a previous stage in the process of committing a terrorist act. It is aimed at supporting terrorists by any means possible and carries no less threat than terrorism itself. This type of crime harms not only civilians affected by a terrorist act but also negatively affects the financial system, which in turn affects public policy in this area, creating difficulties for law enforcement agencies in combating this threat. In order to properly implement preventive measures and combat the financing of terrorism, the international community must first reach a common understanding of its composition. In this article, among other things, the recognized international standards aimed at combating the financing of terrorism, as well as the views of foreign and domestic legal scholars are considered. As a result of an in-depth analysis, a four-element offense has been defined, taking into account all the identified characteristics, the views of academia, international norms, and national legislation.