The development of legal culture as one of the key directions in the formation of the rule of law and civil society

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 related to the humanistic development of society and the individual. Legal culture is a complex phenomenon, so it needs to be considered from different points of view. This study 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 security and confidence in the future. Also, an indicator of the legal culture of a society is the recognition by the majority of the population of laws as fair and necessary for maintaining the sustainable development of the state. The legal culture of an individual is expressed in his legal literacy, respect for the law, and legal activity within the framework of the law. The article reveals the features of legal culture in the legislative process. It is proposed to make an addition to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Legal Acts” on the introduction of mandatory discussion of bills in scientific communities and in public and trade unions. Classic ways of forming a legal culture are legal education, legal upbringing, and general legal education. In this regard, it is proposed to adopt a special program at the state level aimed at improving the legal culture of Kazakhstani society. Systematic and regular work in this direction will improve the level of legal culture and legal literacy among all segments of the population.