DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2706-6185/54/144-147
Aytaj Allahverdiyeva
Military Scientific Research Institute of the
National Defense University
Adjunct
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6643-0044
aytac.allahverdiyevaa@gmail.com
Historical Development of Legislative Norms on
Duty-Related Crimes Committed by Military Personnel
Abstract
Unlawful acts committed by military personnel in the exercise of their official powers have always been of particular importance in terms of state security, military discipline, and the effectiveness of administration. Throughout historical development, attitudes toward crimes belonging to this category have been closely connected with the political structure of the state, the level of military organization, and the stages of formation of the legal system. In the early periods, military service-related crimes were regulated mainly through customs, statutes, and disciplinary rules, while written legal norms were of a limited nature. With the development of statehood and centralized governance, legal regulation in the sphere of military service was strengthened, and duty-related crimes began to take shape as a distinct legal institution.
Especially in the twentieth century, as a result of the systematization of military criminal legislation, acts such as abuse of official authority, failure to fulfill official duties, and violation of orders were defined as specific criminal offenses with clearly determined elements. In the modern period, legislation in this field is being developed not only on the basis of national legal norms but also in alignment with the principles of international humanitarian law and human rights. Thus, the historical development of legislation concerning duty-related crimes committed by military personnel is of significant importance for ensuring military discipline and improving mechanisms of legal responsibility.
Keywords: military personnel, duty-related crimes, military criminal law, historical development of legislation, military discipline, legal responsibility