코로나19 시기 범죄의 변화와 형사정책적 대응

According to the theory of crime, which explains the phenomenon of crime through social change, the spread of the infectious disease called Covid-19 has an increase in crime caused by weakening social bonds and the spread of poverty. On the other hand, however, it can also reduce crime by reducing social contact and criminal learning opportunities. The actual crime statistics in this regard vary depending on the nature and type of crime. During the Covid-19 period, overall crime decreased slightly, and most face-to-face crimes decreased. On the other hand, the increase in non-face-to-face cybercrime, intimidation, blackmail, and stalking crimes is very characteristic. In addition, the global increase in domestic violence, the emergence of hate crimes related to infectious diseases, and the occurrence of crimes related to Covid-19 require changes in criminal policy responses as another characteristic of Covid-19 crime. As a concrete response, first, it is necessary to closely observe and analyze the change in crime at the time of disasters such as Corona19, and improve the criminal statistical system that can reflect the change in policy in a timely manner. Second, efforts are needed to focus on responding to the newly increasing number of crimes, and to prevent and protect crime against vulnerable groups such as domestic violence and hate crimes. Third, the government should establish a detailed human rights security system in the course of law enforcement to ensure the legitimacy and justification of disaster response.