Formation of horizontal and vertical structures of the Russian legislation in the conditions of the development of digital technologies

The purpose of the research. The article discusses the problems of forming horizontal and vertical ties in Russian legislation system. The process of transformation of the Russian legal system in the context of the development of digital technologies, the ongoing changes in the modern mechanism of legal regulation are analyzed. The purpose of the research is to establish and identify the features of existing horizontal and vertical relationships that exist and arise between normative acts included in the system of legislation. This is necessary to determine the main directions for the development of the Russian legal system in the context of digital technologies. Results. As a result of the research, the author comes to the conclusion that vertical and horizontal connections can be distinguished in the system of Russian legislation. The subject of legal regulation and the system of public administration are singled out as grounds. In the context of the development of digital technologies, it is advisable to supplement these criteria with a more subjective approach and the legal regime used in the field of legislation. The author comes to the conclusion that vertical and horizontal links between normative acts are formed at the level of the legal system, while the legal system is characterized by the presence of only horizontal links. The legal system is much larger than the legislative system. The legislative system includes not only normative legal acts, but also various technical rules and regulations. In the system of legislation, it is possible to distinguish separate complex entities that regulate a certain sphere of public relations. Having a man-made nature, the legislative system can respond more quickly to changes in public life. The author concludes that it is necessary to use a more differentiated approach in determining the branches of the legislative system. Here, too, the subject approach can be used as a solution.

legal system, mechanism of legal regulation, system of law, system of legislation, digital technologies, transformation of law