Effectiveness of the execution of criminal penalties

Introduction. Questions related to the effectiveness of the execution of criminal penalties constantly attract the attention of scientists. The first research in this area was conducted in the 60s of the last century. Despite the apparent simplicity of the problem, its true content is ambiguous. Researchers usually use the General and very broad category of "efficiency of punishment", and the definition of "efficiency of execution of criminal punishment" remains undeveloped. While not restricted to such concepts as "effective sentencing", "the efficiency of criminal-legal regulation", "effectiveness of punishment" and "performance punishment." Also, to date, no indicators of the effectiveness of the execution of criminal penalties have been identified. Methods. The conclusions made in the research process are the result of using various scientific methods, such as analysis and synthesis, as well as systematic and comparative methods. Tasks. The main purpose of the article is to fill a gapin the theory of criminal enforcement law regarding the concept of efficiency of execution of criminal punishment. The following tasks are identified: formulation of the author's concept of the effectiveness of the execution of criminal punishment and determination of its features. Results. In the study, the analysis of scientific views on concepts such as the efficiency of criminal punishment, the effectiveness of the criminal law and the effectiveness of the execution of criminal penalties, gives the authors the concept of efficiency of execution of criminal punishment. Conclusion. The effectiveness of the execution of criminal punishment is the ability of the penitentiary system to achieve the goals of criminal punishment in accordance with current legislation and social expectations, reflecting the optimal application of repressive and correctional measures, the material and financial resources used. The execution of a criminal sentence becomes effective when it has the following characteristics: 1) balance of punitive and corrective actions; 2) progressive execution of punishment; 3) the focus of the punishment for public needs and social needs; 4) compliance of the execution of punishment the level of social and economic development of the state; 5) the regimentation of the sentence; 6) the variability and individuality corrective measures against the convicted person.