Francis Bacon’s legislative work

Abstract

The article examines the scholarly work of the eminent English thinker, statesman, and lawyer F. Bacon, aimed at improving the existing legislation and legal procedures in England.
 The article states that F. Bacon, in all senior State positions, not only showed a constant interest in legal problems, but also took an active part in the implementation of legal acts in the political and legal sphere of the State.
 It is stated that F. Bacon has been actively engaged in the elimination of outdated and contradictory laws and regulations and in the creation of new ones that correspond to existing socio-political and economic realities, and also served to strengthen the power of the State and the welfare of its citizens.
 The article establishes that F. Bacon, in his academic and theoretical activities, not only acts as a legal theorist, but he actively participates in legislative activities as a member of Parliament in the Lower House, where he has served for many years as its recognized leader.
 The thinker actively participates in trials where he acts as a lawyer. He shows great erudition and oratory talent.
 It is stated that in the position of Extraordinary Crown Counsel, F. Bacon demonstrates not only high professionalism, but also political wisdom, deep insight into existing socio-political and legal issues, Flexibility in dealing with complex legal problems and the ability to forecast in depth.
 It has been established that in his position as Chief Legal Officer, Crown Counsel, F. Bacon has worked intensively and creatively to assemble and draft a single Code of Laws for England. He spent many years codifying English law.
 Emphasis was placed on the fact that all of F. Bacon’s theoretical, scientific and political activities were aimed at creating a legal framework that would provide a solid basis for dealing with complex socio-economic, political Moral and ethical problems and other problems, and activities aimed at providing legal support for the development of the economy, industry, agriculture, crafts and trade.
 The article emphasizes that F. Bacon creatively and dialectically linked political issues, Economy and law and their implementation in legislation and law-making aimed primarily at strengthening the power and defence capability of the State, especially the active construction of naval and merchant fleets and the expansion of trade relations with other countries.
 Bacon has devoted all his talent and energy to building a solid legislative framework as an important factor in solving complex problems of development of society and law.