Systematic method of interpreting criminal law provisions

The systemic method of interpreting criminal law norms is one of the ways to clarify the true content of a norm in the sphere of protecting social relations using criminal law means. In practice, the systemic method of interpretation most often compares criminal law norms with each other, but systemic interpretation is not limited to this one. Often, in order to understand the true content of a criminal law norm, it is necessary to study its connections with the norms of other branches, even of a private nature. The basis of the systemic interpretation of criminal law norms is the multifaceted connections between norms. They can manifest themselves in different ways: the connection of a criminal law norm with a norm that complements it; the connection of a criminal law norm with a norm that specifies it; the connection of a criminal law norm with a norm that limits its effect; the connection of a criminal law norm with a norm that reveals the meaning of its terms, etc. Connections can be simple, where it is necessary to compare only two norms, or complex, where the interpreter must clarify the interaction of a norm of criminal law with numerous norms, often going beyond the scope of the field of criminal law. The more connections that need to be taken into account, the more difficult the work is for the interpreter, especially when it comes to norms contained in departmental regulations, the dynamics of changes of which are quite high. If during logical or grammatical interpretation, the interpretative work is limited to one norm, then during the systemic interpretation of criminal law norms, there are two or more objects. Therefore, the systemic method of interpretation has greater limits, which significantly distinguishes it among other methods of interpreting criminal law norms. Of course, the systemic method of interpretation is used in conjunction with other methods of interpretation, which often serve as a condition for its application. Thus, without understanding what is written in the norm of criminal law, which involves the use of a grammatical method, it will not be possible to compare two legal texts from different norms. All this leads the interpreter (in particular, the judge) to a correct understanding of the content of the criminal law norm and is the key to a well-founded and lawful consideration and resolution of a criminal case.