The role of the constitutional court of the Russian Federation in the formation of legislation on administrative offences and ensuring the operation of the principle of legality throughout the Russian Federation.

Abstract

The article is devoted to the consideration of the Supreme body of constitutional control in the Russian Federation-the constitutional court of the Russian Federation in the formation of legislation on administrative offenses in order to ensure the validity of the fundamental constitutional principle – the principle of legality. The author pays special attention to the decisions of the constitutional court of the Russian Federation, revealing the place and role of the principle of legality, as well as to the decisions that recognize the relevant provisions of the legislation on administrative offenses not corresponding to the Constitution of the Russian Federation. The conclusion is made about the special role of the constitutional court of the Russian Federation in ensuring the principle of legality in the formation and application of legislation on administrative offenses.