К ВОПРОСУ О РАЗВИТИИ ПРАВОВОЙ КУЛЬТУРЫ КАК ОСНОВЫПРАВОВОГО ГОСУДАРСТВА И ГРАЖДАНСКОГО ОБЩЕСТВА

Abstract

This article discusses the development of legal culture as one of the factors
in the formation of the rule of law and civil society. It is emphasized that legal culture is closely connected with the humanistic development of society and personality. Legal culture is a complex
phenomenon, therefore it must be considered from different points of view. This research is based on
a value-based and activity-based approach to understanding legal culture.
It is concluded that the main indicator of legal culture is the existence of developed legal institutions
that ensure human rights and freedoms, his safety and confidence in the future. Also, an indicator
of the legal culture of society is the recognition by the majority of the population of laws as fair and
necessary to preserve the sustainable development of the state. The legal culture of a person is expressed in his legal literacy, respect for the law, and legal activity within the framework of the law.
The article reveals the peculiarities of legal culture in the legislative process. It is proposed to
amend the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Legal Acts” about the introduction of mandatory
discussion of draft laws in scientific communities and in public and professional unions.
The classical ways of forming legal culture are legal education, legal upbringing, and general legal
education. In this regard, it is proposed to adopt a special program nationally to improve the legal
culture of Kazakhstani society. Systematic and regular work in this direction will increase the level
of legal culture and legal literacy among all segments of the population.