Sokolov, O.V. Substantiation of the principles of law in legislation.

Abstract: The principles of law direct the activities of the legislator to the previously selected direction, force him to be responsible and to ensure due use of legislative techniques. As the author of this article points out, any legislative novelties should be evaluated from the point of view of their relation to the principles of law, the basic legal ideas. This rule is a must for both the legislator and the legal practitioners.