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Danielyan A.S. The establishment and specificities of Israeli legal system as mixed jurisdiction

Abstract: This article examines the genesis of development of the legal system of Israel. The author gives characteristics to the main elements, which affected the formation of the current Israeli law, as well as determines certain peculiarities of the legal system of the State of Israel as an integral component of the mixed legal family. The modern Israel, formed across the Western and Eastern traditions, represents a unique cultural and legal institution.  Based on this fact, the study of legal reality of the State of Israel before its establishment in 1948, as well as during its further state and legal development, presents a significant practical interest. The author analyzes the historical normative legal documents of the current Israeli legislation along with the works of foreign and Russian scholars regarding the examination of legal reality of Israel. Based on the results of this research, the conclusion is made that the study of experience of the “mixed” legal organization and functionality of Israel can be useful for development and improvement of legal system throughout the world, because namely such systems demonstrate an example of innovation and modernization in law.


Keywords:

multiculturalism, acculturation, globalization, civil law, case law, common law, mixed jurisdiction, legal convergence, Israeli law, legal environment


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