The problem of determining the subject of trading in influence (p. 2 art. 369-2 of the criminal code of Ukraine) and its solution

The paper analyzes the problem of determining who may commit a crime under part 2 article 369-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Defined: 1) only any official or person who provides public services may commit this crime, 2) trading in influence means that said person uses the opportunities associated with his official status for undue influence on a person authorized to perform state functions