About the book: 2003 / The work examines the theoretical and practical problems of circumstances excluding the criminality of the act, the central place among which is occupied by necessary defense. The results of a critical analysis of complex problems of circumstances excluding the criminality of an act determine the need for further improvement of this institution. The book makes recommendations to legislative bodies in this field of activity. The publication is intended for scientific and practical workers, graduate students and students of law institutions of higher education, law enforcement officers, as well as for a wide range of readers interested in the problems of circumstances precluding the criminality of an act.