In the article, the author, from a scientific and theoretical perspective, examines the features of criminal liability for violent unlawful deprivation of liberty. In particular, the composition of this crime was studied, its objective and subjective characteristics were examined, the results of scientific research carried out in this area, the views and approaches of scientists and researchers regarding the delimitation of the crime of forcible illegal imprisonment from some similar crimes were analyzed. Based on the results of the study, relevant scientific and theoretical conclusions are presented.

Imprisonment, use of violence, freedom

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