Lutak T. Criminal law aspects of illegal dealing with special technical means of private getting of information

The thesis presents a comprehensive scientific study of theoretical and practical problems of criminal law to combat the illegal handling of special technical means of private getting of information (STMPGI) from the standpoint of modern criminal-legal policy. STMPGI are characterized as a tool or object of a crime under Art. 359 of Criminal Code of Ukraine, and there are set rules that determine STMPGI as special tools. It is studied the criminal aspects of the objective and the subjective side of the offense under Art. 359 Criminal Code of Ukraine as amended on June 15, 2010. Based on the research the author formulates some theoretical conclusions and proposals to improve the current legislation in the studied area.