Legal nihilism - is a denial of legal rights as a social value.It is manifested in a negative attitude to the law, the established order.Also, a nihilist may not believe in the possibility of law and its benefits for society.This phenomenon can manifest itself in different ways.The following examples of legal nihilism:
- Mass disregard of the legal laws.
- violation of legal regulations, made intentionally.
- publication of legal documents have contradictory character.
- Recognition expediency above the law.
- Opposition between the executive and representative bodies.
- disregard for human rights.
- Nihilism, manifested at the theoretical level.For example, in the work of lawyers in the scientific community.
Passive legal nihilism usually manifests indifference to legal laws.A person may underestimate their social importance.Active legal nihilism manifests itself in an aggressive attitude towards legal norms.In this case the person may oppose the legislation.
Legal nihilism can also be divided into several levels:
- highest "level" of public life.For example, they may be theoretical doctrines and different ideologies.
- level of mass consciousness.For example, it is a variety of negative stereotypes and prejudices.
- departmental level.For example, the legal rules contradict each other.
Legal nihilism occurs when a specific negative state of society.To combat this phenomenon, it is necessary to start with basic things.In particular, it:
- various economic and social reforms.
- relevant legal norms and interests of citizens.
- promote respect for the judiciary.Changing the operation of the courts and as a result, gaining authority of the judiciary.
- Improving practical implementation of the legal laws.
- The use of various kinds of theoretical work.
Let us consider why there is the legal nihilism.The most common causes are closely linked to mistrust of the government.A person can be considered as an order laws by public authorities.The origins of this mistrust is often impunity for officials miscarriage of justice, the discrepancy existing reality with the legal documents.In addition, the phenomenon in question can arise due to imperfect legislation, failure of authorities to deal with crime and to protect citizens from the arbitrariness.It should be remembered that illegal acts can be committed bodies responsible for the execution of legal documents.
Legal nihilism is characteristic for both the individual citizen and society as a whole.It can develop slowly, gradually.In this case nihilism more struts.However, it can also be spontaneous.
Legal nihilism and legal idealism - it is closely related concepts.Most of the same phenomenon may stem more.Legal idealism is very typical when rapid changes in society.This term refers to re-evaluate possible legal laws.Legal idealism characteristic of an inexperienced officer employee who believes that a good legal framework is able to solve all the existing problems.In the majority of cases, these expectations are not met.Legal idealism can be used for personal gain.For example, a politician wishes to raise its popularity and introduces laws, which obviously will not run and will not lead to the necessary goals, but will create a certain euphoria in humans.Such a measure could lead to legal nihilism in society.
